After the Boom in Tombstone and Jerome, Arizona: Decline in Western Resource Towns

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The book explores the decline of two Arizona mining towns, Tombstone and Jerome, highlighting the complex process of economic bust. It examines the efforts of labor unions to prevent collapse, shifts in demographics during decline, and the social tensions that arose. Additionally, the impact on local institutions like churches and schools is analyzed, alongside the varied human responses to ongoing economic hardship. Through this lens, it offers a detailed study of the challenges faced by these communities in the wake of their once-thriving economies.