by Barbara Ehrenreich · Capitán Swing S.L · tapa blanda · ISBN 9788494221316
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In 'Nickel and Dimed', Barbara Ehrenreich delves into the world of low-wage labor in the United States. Adopting the identity of an unskilled worker, Ehrenreich experiences firsthand the difficulties and challenges faced by millions of Americans struggling to survive on minimum wages. From working as a waitress to cleaning hotel rooms, the author reveals the harsh realities of job insecurity and economic inequality in the country, offering a critical and insightful look at the dark side of American prosperity. This essay is a deep and moving analysis of the lives of those who work hard for little money, inviting reflection on labor policies and social justice.
Barbara Ehrenreich was an American author and political activist. During the 1980s and early 1990s, she was a prominent figure in the Democratic Socialists of America. She was a widely read and award-winning columnist and essayist and the author of 21 books. Ehrenreich was best known for her 2001 book Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America, a memoir of her three-month experiment surviving on a series of minimum-wage jobs. She was a recipient of a Lannan Literary Award and the Erasmus Prize.
