Detroit: I Do Mind Dying

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A Study in Urban Revolution

By Marvin Surkin

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Detroit: I Do Mind Dying by Marvin Surkin is a compelling exploration of the revolutionary movements that took root in Detroit during the 1960s and 1970s. The narrative focuses on the rise of radical black workers who sought to transform their workplaces and society at large. Providing a vivid account of the socio-political dynamics, the book captures both the struggle and hope of a transformative era in American history.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the intersection of activism and history or interested in understanding the social dynamics of urban America during times of crisis. This account delves into the political movement and labour struggles in Detroit, offering a compelling look at the fight for justice and equality within a vibrant community.

Black autoworkers fight back against exploitation and oppression on the shop floors in the '60s and '70s.

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Detroit: I Do Mind Dying tracks the extraordinary development of the Dodge Revolutionary Union Movement and the League of Revolutionary Black Workers as they became two of the landmark political organisations of the 1960s and 1970s. It is widely heralded as one of the most important books on the black liberation movement.

Marvin Surkin received his PhD in political science from New York University and is a specialist in comparative urban politics and social change. He worked at the centre of the League of Revolutionary Black Workers in Detroit.

Dan Georgakas is a writer, historian, and activist with a long-time interest in social movements. He is the author of My Detroit, Growing up Greek and American in Motor City.

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Detroit: I Do Mind Dying by Marvin Surkin is celebrated for its in-depth exploration of the radical labour movements in Detroit during the 1960s and 70s. Reviewers appreciate its compelling narrative and thorough research, highlighting the book's ability to convey the political and social upheaval of the era. It is praised for its insightful portrayal of political activism and the fight against economic and racial oppression.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781608462216

Publisher: Haymarket Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 21 August 2012

Country: United States

Imprint: Haymarket Books

Edition: Third Edition

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 135.0mm

Height: 212.0mm

Weight: 329g

Pages: 258

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About the Author

*Marvin Surkin, PhD, Political Science, New York University, New York, NY is a specialist in comparative urban politics and social change. He conducts workshops on Workplace and Community Organizing, Urban Political Economy, and Urban Renewal in the U.S.A. and its Significance for Development in the Third World, and Comparative Urban Architecture.
Surkin worked at the center of League of Revolutionary Black workers in Detroit.
*Dan Georgakas is a writer, historian, and activist with a long-time interest in social movements. He co-edited Solidarity Forever: An Oral History of the IWW, Encyclopedia of the American Left, and The Immigrant Left in the United States. Dan Georgakas is a longtime editor of Cineaste magazine and has contributed to numerous film anthologies and other film journals. Dan Georgakas founded the Greek American Committee of the Modern Greek Studies Association and has contributed to numerous ethnic journals and newspapers. His memoir is My Detroit, Growing Up Greek and American in Motor City. He lives in Amherst, Massachusetts.