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| Author: Simon, Bryant Title: A Fabric of Defeat: The Politics of South Carolina Millhands, 1910-1948. Publisher: Chapel Hill: University of North Carolina Press, 1998. | |
Notes: This book is primarily focused on the New Deal period, and closely examines the attitudes of South Carolina textile mill workers toward FDR, the New Deal, state activism in general. Simon explores the multiple racial, gender, and class identifications that motivated mill worker politics. SC mill workers enthusiastically supported FDR and the New Deal, but their representative in state government--Olin Johnston--was unable to
deliver on his program of working-class reform because of stiff business opposition. --RLP Annotative Remarks We would very much appreciate any further notes regarding this work. Of particular interest would be any comment upon its usefulness as a teaching vehicle, if applicable, and its age-appropriate level, if below the college level. You may submit annotations via the form below or by email, to newdeal@feri.org. |