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Every book John Heronomous recommended on podcasts
John Heronomous appeared on podcast discussions to share perspectives on labor organizing and economic shifts. On Behind the Bastards, he recommended Gabriel Winant's book The Next Shift, using it to explain the historical economic transition in the United States from the steel industry to healthcare and the corresponding changes in labor unions. During the same episode, Heronomous also referenced Jane McAlevey's book No Shortcuts, noting that while he did not agree with every assertion in the text, the author provided insightful strategies regarding serious approaches to labor organizing.
Books recommended by John Heronomous
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The Next Shift
The Next Shift by Gabriel Winant is an economic and social history exploring the profound transformation of the American Rust Belt, specifically documenting the monumental historical shift from heavy steel manufacturing as the bedrock of the United States economy to the modern dominance of the healthcare and service sectors.
Recommended“there's a really great book called The Next Shift um by uh Gabriel Winant. It's all about the shift from steel, the steel industry as like the center of the US economy to healthcare.”
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No Shortcuts
Discussed“She wrote like no shortcuts um I don't sign off on everything she has to say, but she has some really insightful things”
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Appearances
| Episode | Podcast | Date | Books |
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| It Could Happen Here Weekly 15 | Behind the Bastards | 2021-12-31 | 2 |