Stayin' Alive

In "Stayin' Alive," prize-winning historian Jefferson Cowie offers a compelling cultural and political history of the 1970s, exploring the decline of working-class America amidst significant political and economic changes. Blending political intrigue with labor history, Cowie incorporates elements of American music, film, and television to illuminate the journey from the New Deal's optimism to contemporary economic inequalities and disillusionment. With a keen ear for vernacular speech, he redefines a decade often misunderstood, revealing its lasting impact on today's society.