Working Class Experiences of Social Inequalities in (Post-) Industrial Landscapes: Feelings of Class

This book explores the loss of status among former manual laborers in a region that has undergone deindustrialization and transformation to a service-based economy, focusing on their emotional experiences, nostalgic memories, hauntings from the past, and attachments to their former places of work, neighborhoods, and public spaces. It also examines the continued importance of class as workers attempt to manage the declining recognition of their skills and a loss of power in an established-outsider figuration.

Format: Hardback
Length: 166 pages
Publication date: 18 May 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This book delves into the profound emotional experiences, nostalgic reflections, haunting memories, and strong attachments former manual laborers hold to their past workplaces, transformed neighborhoods, and public spaces. Set against the backdrop of deindustrialization and the transition to a service-based economy, it explores the loss of status and recognition experienced by these workers. The study emphasizes the enduring significance of class as they navigate the diminishing acknowledgment of their skills and the erosion of power in a society that often views them as outsiders. Through a comprehensive examination of the transformation of everyday life, social positions, and the structures of feeling, this work offers valuable insights into the dynamics of social identity in post-industrial societies, social inequality, class, and the complex interplay between these factors. It will appeal to scholars of sociology, anthropology, and geography who are interested in understanding the evolving landscapes of society and the profound impact of social change on individuals and communities.

Weight: 390g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781138312173