
In this incisive pamphlet the author tackles the pressing dilemma of chronic unemployment, arguing that conventional parliamentary proposals fall short of true socialist principles. By dissecting the shortcomings of recent bills and half‑hearted schemes, the writer reveals how a focus on profit‑driven production leaves many workers without a sustainable livelihood.
The text then outlines a bold, national‑scale remedy: reorganising labour so that the whole community produces the essentials it needs, echoing older, self‑sufficient models. Rather than piecemeal local projects, the proposal calls for coordinated, publicly funded initiatives that treat work as a lasting right, not a temporary stopgap. Listeners will find a clear, thought‑provoking critique of early 20th‑century policy debates, paired with a visionary blueprint that still resonates with modern discussions about work, welfare, and economic justice.
Language
en
Duration
~51 minutes (49K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2015-12-14
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1823–1913
Best known as the co-discoverer of natural selection, this tireless explorer also helped shape the science of biogeography through years of collecting and observing wildlife in the Amazon and the Malay Archipelago. His life mixed adventurous fieldwork with big, often bold ideas about how the natural world is organized.
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