Overview
"Following its publication in hardcover, the critically acclaimed Betrayal of Work became one of the most influential policy books about economic life in America; it was discussed in the pages of Newsweek, Business Week, Fortune, The Washington Post, Newsday, and USA Today, as well as in public policy journals and in broadcast interviews, including a one-on-one with Bill Moyers on PBS's NOW. The American Prospect's James K. Galbraith's praise was typical: ""Shulman's slim and graceful book is a model combination of compelling portraiture, common sense, and understated conviction."" Beth Shulman's powerfully argued book offers a full program to address the injustice faced by the 30 million Americans who work full time but do not make a living wage. As the influential Harvard Business School newsletter put it, Shulman ""specifically outlines how structural changes in the economy may be achieved, thus expanding opportunities for all Americans."" This edition includes a new afterword that intervenes in the post-election debate by arguing that low-wage work is an urgent moral issue of our time."
Full Product Details
Author: Beth Shulman
Publisher: The New Press
Imprint: The New Press
Dimensions:
Width: 15.20cm
, Height: 2.70cm
, Length: 22.90cm
Weight: 0.410kg
ISBN: 9781565847330
ISBN 10: 1565847334
Pages: 272
Publication Date: 02 September 2003
Audience:
General/trade
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College/higher education
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Professional and scholarly
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General
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Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: No Longer Our Product
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Reviews
A vital book. --Thomas Oliphant, The Boston Globe A powerful book. --E.J. Dionne, The Washington Post Shulman documents the personal stories--and explodes many of the myths--of America's lowest-paid workers. -- Fortune Betrayal shows how working lives can get nasty fast. -- USA Today Must-reading for anyone who cares about the future of the American economy and American society. --Hedrick Smith
A vital book. Thomas Oliphant, <i>The Boston Globe</i> A powerful book. E.J. Dionne, <i>The Washington Post</i> Shulman documents the personal stories and explodes many of the myths of America s lowest-paid workers. <i>Fortune</i> <i>Betrayal</i> shows how working lives can get nasty fast. <i>USA Today</i> Must-reading for anyone who cares about the future of the American economy and American society. Hedrick Smith
A vital book. -Thomas Oliphant, The Boston Globe A powerful book. -E.J. Dionne, The Washington Post Shulman documents the personal stories-and explodes many of the myths-of America's lowest-paid workers. -Fortune Betrayal shows how working lives can get nasty fast. -USA Today Must-reading for anyone who cares about the future of the American economy and American society. -Hedrick Smith
Author Information
Beth Shulman (19492010) was a labor lawyer, a former vice president of the United Food and Commercial Workers Union, a senior analyst at the Russell Sage Foundation, and the chair of National Employment Law Project board. She was the author of The Betrayal of Work (The New Press) and Good Jobs America.
