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A bold, forward‑looking essay, this work treats the United States as a living organism in the midst of a profound transformation. Drawing on the language of evolution, the author surveys the political parties, corporations, labor unions, newspapers, colleges and churches that shape everyday life, asking how the forces at work today might reshape the nation within a decade. The narrative balances clear explanations of current institutions with a compelling vision of an “Industrial Republic,” where production and distribution are organized on the principle of equality and the fruits of labor belong to those who create them.
Listeners will find a thoughtful blend of social science and practical observation, as the author maps the shift from political to industrial sovereignty and explores what a society governed by industrial democracy could look like. The book invites readers to weigh the emerging trends of its time and consider whether America’s next chapter will indeed be defined by a new kind of collective ownership.
Language
en
Duration
~6 hours (374K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Release date
2021-01-23
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1878–1968
Best known for writing The Jungle, he used fiction as a tool for reform, turning outrage over social injustice into page-turning stories. His work helped expose the brutal realities of industrial America and made him one of the most influential muckraking writers of his era.
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