9781332240616 - Second Message to Seamen: His Relationship to the Harbor Workers and the Shipowners (Classic Reprint) de Furuseth, Andrew (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the historical evolution of the seaman's role in maritime culture, particularly focusing on the centuries-long struggle faced by these individuals for recognition and improved working conditions. The author draws a comparison between the freedom and dignity experienced by Nordic seamen in earlier eras to the later erosion of their rights and the subsequent rise of a "crimping" system that exploited and oppressed them. The book explores the complex relationships between seamen and other maritime workers, particularly the tension and rivalry between seamen and longshoremen over job responsibilities in harbors. Through a detailed analysis of agreements, strikes, and labor disputes, the author sheds light on the efforts of seamen to organize and fight for their rights, highlighting the challenges and setbacks they faced along the way. Ultimately, the book underscores the significance of the seaman's contribution to maritime history and the ongoing struggle for justice and equality in the industry. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.