To Move a Mountain

Discover the inspiring story of the Appalachian men and women who became unlikely activists after the devastating plant closings in their community. To Move a Mountain by Eve S. Weinbaum offers a firsthand look at the impact of corporate globalization on small-town economies and the workers who are left behind. Through striking portraits of managers, workers, and organizers, the book uncovers a government and economic leadership that shows little regard for their workers. Yet, out of defeat, a fiery economic justice movement emerges, transforming factory workers into sophisticated activists who generate coalitions, campaign for living wages, and write groundbreaking legislation. This detailed and intricate ethnography is an inspiring story of local organizing efforts evolving into sustained social movements.