Broken Heartland: The Rise of America's Rural Ghetto

Auteurs

• Osha Gray Davidson

Paramètres

• 240 pages
• 9 heures de lecture

• Histoire
• Nonfiction
• Nourriture
• Politique
• Sciences politiques & Politique

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Chronicling the decline of America's Heartland from 1940 to the mid-1980s, the book reveals the stark economic challenges faced by farmers, including rising costs and decreasing profits. Through interviews with over 200 individuals, it highlights the human impact of the farm crisis, showcasing the struggles of communities that have turned to low-paying jobs and industrial farming. The expanded edition addresses the rise of far-right groups and examines significant issues like NAFTA and sustainable agriculture, providing a comprehensive view of rural America's transformation.

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• Année de publication: 1996
• Reliure: (souple)