The Return of the Middle Class (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

John Corbin

 
9780428263119: The Return of the Middle Class (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

A clear, accessible look at how the middle class transforms democracy, work, and society.

The book surveys the rise and meaning of the middle class in a changing world. It links education, labor, leadership, and politics to everyday life, asking how democratic ideals survive in modern economies. The analysis draws on history, labor movements, and social trends to explain what the middle class can expect in the years ahead.

Written in a clear, steady voice, the work illuminate how class, race, and policy interact in workplaces, schools, and government. It invites readers to consider how education, industry, and civic life shape opportunity for families and communities.

  • How education and schooling affect social mobility and political participation
  • Connections between labor, capital, and democratic leadership
  • Historical and contemporary forces shaping the middle class in a global economy
  • Policy debates about ownership, regulation, and social welfare

Ideal for readers curious about economics, society, and how everyday choices influence national life.

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