Front Cover; Front Flap; Copyright; Table of Contents; Introduction; CHAPTER 1: The Perfect Storm; CHAPTER 2: Dogs at the Gate; CHAPTER 3: Their Year of Decision; CHAPTER 4: Government Motors; CHAPTER 5: UAW; CHAPTER 6: Ciao!; CHAPTER 7: What's Good for General Motors ... ; CHAPTER 8: Reuther's Ghost; CHAPTER 9: Saving Our Cities; CHAPTER 10: Electric Shock; CHAPTER 11: What's Good for Wall Street . . .; CHAPTER 12: Into the Brink; Bibliography; Index; Back Flap; Back Cover
Summary
Detailing what is at the center of the troubled American auto industry, this story is described by the people most affected by it as they confront 2009, which is bound to be their year of decision. It is not only Detroit's fate that hangs in the balance but also dozens of places such as Kokomo, Indiana--home to three generations of auto workers, many of whom are descended from the original pioneers in the state. The exploration focuses on Chrysler in particular and the citizens of Kokomo: union leaders, salaried plant managers, and elected local officials, as well ordinary citizens who run smal
