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Drama Canadian

Power of the Unemployed

by (author) Kathryn Welbourn & Christopher Brookes

Publisher
Boulder Publications
Initial publish date
Feb 2011
Category
Canadian, General
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9780980914474
    Publish Date
    Feb 2011
    List Price
    $24.95

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Description

The Great Depression of the 1930s was a time of desperation for millions of people in North America. In Newfoundland, where a democratic government was replaced by a British-controlled commission, the thousands of people living on the dole had no where to turn. As the situation worsened, a voice arose amongst the poor. Pierce Power, a firebrand leader of unemployed workers in St. John s, led a challenge against Newfoundland s business and political elite. In this play, Power of the Unemployed, the story of a poor underclass rising up during Newfoundland s darkest years is told.

About the authors

Contributor Notes

Chris Brookes is a writer and documentary producer. Kathryn Welbourn is a journalist and newspaper publisher.