Synopses & Reviews
This study of the Spanish Labor Movement in Barcelona from 1939 to 1988 explores working-class life and culture, labor relations, and politics during and after the authoritarian regime of Francisco Franco. Using the archives of Franco's secret police, Balfour here presents a unique look into the modus operandi of the dictatorship and its effects on the working class experience.
Review
"This book offers a readable introduction for anyone interested in contemporary Spanish social and labor history while rewarding specialists with its wealth of detail and interpretive sophistication."--American Historical Review
"Balfour has opened the door to modern research on the labor movement in Spain, with major focus on labor in Catalonia....A needed and welcome study."--Choice