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Thomson House, 3650 rue McTavish, Montreal, Quebec
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Join labour historian, Edward Dunsworth for a talk on his new book, Harvesting Labour: Tobacco and the Global Making of Canada's Agricultural Workforce.
A discussion with the author, Edward Dunsworth and respondents Jodey Nurse (McGill Institute for the Study of Canada) and David Austin (MISC, John Abbott College).
“This book provides an impressive and detailed historical examination of labour developments in the tobacco sector in Norfolk County, Ontario, from the early 1900s to the present. Clearly argued and written with flair, Harvesting Labour is an outstanding example of how to set Canadian history within transnational contexts. Salient among its many strengths is the way this study sheds light on current debates about the situations faced by those in the Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program.” Ruth Frager, McMaster University
“Harvesting Labour is a significant and timely contribution to the historiography of modern North American and transnational labor. Future Canadian, European, American, and Caribbean labor historians will use this work as a key piece of their own studies, and the work will also be enjoyed by a general audience as it is captivating and exceptionally readable. It is highly recommended for anyone interested in agricultural and labor history, as well as Canadian history in general.” H-Environment
Thomson House Restaurant (3650 McTavish)
Reception to follow.
Books will be available for purchase.
Thanks to the Dean of Arts Development Fund