The Complaint of Labor, or the Forces of Nature as Affecting Society (Classic Reprint): Argument Before the Congressional Committee, A. S. Hewitt, Chairman; January 16, 1879 - Couverture souple

Coffin, Charles Carleton

 
9781333430122: The Complaint of Labor, or the Forces of Nature as Affecting Society (Classic Reprint): Argument Before the Congressional Committee, A. S. Hewitt, Chairman; January 16, 1879

Synopsis

Power, machines, and the fate of workers in a still-relevant debate. This edition presents an 1879 argument before a Congressional committee, examining how nature, labor, and technology shape wealth, opportunity, and society. It offers a historical view of rising production, shifting employment, and the question of how prosperity should be shared.

The text traces the idea that labor and ownership of land, machinery, and capital influence everyday life. It discusses commerce, distribution, and the way innovation changes work, wages, and living standards. Through the dialogue, readers glimpse early economic theory and its impact on policy and public opinion.


  • Explains how labor, land, and capital are connected in an expanding economy

  • Discusses the role of machinery and invention in employment and growth

  • Considers distribution, markets, and the need for a broader reach of goods

  • Reflects on public policy, risk, and the balance between liberty and welfare



Ideal for readers of economic history, policy debates, and readers seeking a window into 19th‑century arguments about labor and wealth.

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