Stayin’ Alive: The 1970s and the Last Days of the Working Class

Stayin' Alive is a groundbreaking book that rewrites the 1970s as a pivotal era in American history.

With its wide-ranging cultural and political analysis, this book uncovers the secrets of how middle-class America hit rock bottom during this tumultuous decade.

From factory floors to Washington politics, Cowie connects the dots between radicalism, blue-collar backlash, and the rise of Ronald Reagan.

With unexpected connections between Merle Haggard's country music and Saturday Night Fever, Stayin' Alive offers a fresh perspective on how America turned away from the radicalism of the 1960s and toward patriotic promise.

This book is a must-read for anyone seeking to understand the roots of our current way of life and how we got here.