Beyond Coal and Steel

The book explores the transformative changes in Western Europe during the 1970s, focusing on the decline of traditional industries like coal and steel and the resulting social and economic upheaval. It examines the impact on industrial workers, their careers, and communities as political agendas shifted and new social issues emerged. Key themes include the evolution of social rights, the influence of globalization and technology on work, and the personal experiences of workers navigating this period of uncertainty and change.