Indie Publishers Association of Taiwan

This is a moving ethnography which captures authentic Taiwanese sentiments while still retaining serious sociological analysis, as well as rich cultural textures and real-life connections. The author sketches a picture of the blue-collar world where trailer truck mechanics from Kaohsiung live: they study in an apprenticeship system where they “learn by doing”; after their apprenticeship is over, they continue to refine their skills and make a living while negotiating with bosses and look out for one another.