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The Labor Movement: From the Standpoint of Religious Values; The Verbatim Stenographic Report of a Series of Noon Day Lectures Delivered at Ford Hall, ... of the Forum Period Following Each Lecture - Softcover

Harry F. Ward

 
9781331147947: The Labor Movement: From the Standpoint of Religious Values; The Verbatim Stenographic Report of a Series of Noon Day Lectures Delivered at Ford Hall, ... of the Forum Period Following Each Lecture

Synopsis

Explore how democracy, labor, and leisure intersect to build a just, productive society. Learn practical ideas for workplace democracy and shared culture.

This book collects noon‑day lectures given in Boston in 1915, exploring how religious values can ground the labor movement. It examines how everyday workers, unions, and reformers can push for social justice, better conditions, and democratic control of industry. The text also discusses the demanding realities of modern work, the need for leisure, and how culture and education fit into a fair economy.

  • Discover the ethical foundation for democracy in industry and how it shapes work life.
  • Learn about the case for the eight‑hour day, leisure, and opportunities for cultural development.
  • See a progression of ideas from local workshop democracy to broader cooperative and state‑level approaches.
  • Understand how questions from the public forum shaped the conversation on labor, capital, and social reform.
Ideal for readers of labor history, religiously informed social thought, and early 20th‑century reform movements seeking practical paths toward a more democratic economy.

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