ABSTRACT

Exploring the relationship between postindustrial writing and developments in energy production, manufacturing, and agriculture, Michael J. Salvo shows how technological and industrial innovation relies on communicative and organizational suppleness. Through representative case studies, Salvo demonstrates the ways in which technical communicators formulate opportunities that link resources with need. His book is a supple articulation of the opportunities and pitfalls that come with great change.

chapter |14 pages

Introduction

What does it mean to write a postindustrial place?

chapter 1|24 pages

Writing working futures

chapter 3|18 pages

Illinois and hybrid industrial agriculture

chapter 6|29 pages

Homegrown innovation

Indiana

chapter 7|16 pages

Postindustrial Midwest

mesh, network, place

chapter |6 pages

Conclusion

TPC futures