Everything you need to understand or teach Factory Man by Beth Macy.
“Factory Man” by Beth Macy is the story of the famous Bassett family of Bassett furniture fame and fortune. The company began its operation in rural Virginia and quickly emerged as a leader in the US furniture-manufacturing industry. With its success came the need for more and more factories and more and more employees. A town aptly named “Bassett” sprung up around the main facility. At one time, Bassett, Virginia, boasted a population...