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

Stayin' Alive is a groundbreaking book that delves into the political and economic upheavals of the 1970s, providing a fresh and realistic account of how middle-class America hit rock bottom during this tumultuous period.

With incisive cultural insight and historical analysis, author Jefferson Cowie sheds light on the generational energies that coursed through post-baby boomer '70s scholarship, creating a compelling and coherent statement of what happened in the '70s.

This book is a must-read for anyone seeking to understand how we got here - from the Democrats' New Deal coalition's demise to the ongoing struggles of progressives today.

With its engaging narrative style, Stayin' Alive is both a fun read and an essential work of historical scholarship.