JOURNAL ARTICLE

Beyond Coal and Steel: A Social History of Western Europe After the Boom.

  • Published In: French History, 2025, v. 39, n. 1. P. 88 1 of 3

  • Database: Historical Abstracts with Full Text 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Chapman, Herrick 3 of 3

Abstract

Lutz Raphael's book "Beyond Coal and Steel" delves into the social history of deindustrialization in Britain, France, and Germany from 1970 to 2000, highlighting the transformative impact on industrial jobs and communities. Raphael's comparative approach explores the nuances of economic restructuring, labor protest, and residential reconfiguration, shedding light on the complexities of worker experiences based on age, gender, and citizenship status. The study emphasizes the evolving dynamics of industrial life, the decline of trade union power, and the shifting allegiances of workers, offering valuable insights for future research on the lasting effects of deindustrialization in Western Europe. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:French History. 2025/03, Vol. 39, Issue 1, p88
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Mining and Mineral Resources
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0269-1191
  • DOI:10.1093/fh/crae053
  • Accession Number:184349616
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