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From Library Journal Form examines the social and economic stratification that prevents American workers from formulating a consistent and unified political program and exerting a major influence on American life. He argues that a coalition of "larger social movements composed of blacks, Hispanics, and women" could change this by advocating a working-class political agenda emphasizing more welfare aid, higher minimum wage, and subsidies for job retraining. He asserts that workers in government, education, and service jobs form the basis of a "new left force" within the American working class who, moving "in parallel directions," along with their allies may well "improve the lot of the entire working class." Specialists will find this work of value. Recommended. John R. Sillito, Weber State Coll. Lib., Ogden, Ut. Copyright 1986 Reed Business Information, Inc.