Sven Lindqvist’s dig where you stand: how to research a job (Review).

Sven Lindqvist's book, "Dig Where You Stand: How to Research a Job," has been translated into English and offers a unique perspective on the hidden histories of work. The book focuses on Lindqvist's grandfather's job as a cement factory worker and serves as a self-help guide for working class activists. It explores how working class individuals can research their own history and gain more power in their workplace. While the book may not fully encompass contemporary workers' identities, it provides a blueprint for researchers and serves as a thought-provoking resource for those engaged in working class politics and social change. Lindqvist argues that workers should reclaim the work hidden in capital and emphasizes the importance of researching historical strikes and industrial conflicts. Overall, the book aims to inspire a movement of historical research and self-education within working-class communities. [Extracted from the article]