The Annotated Works of Henry George: Social Problems and the Condition of Labor

Peddle, Francis K. (Editor)/ Peirce, William S. (Editor)/ Lough, Alexandra W. (Contributor)

ISBN 10: 1683931548 / ISBN 13: 9781683931546

Published by Fairleigh Dickinson Univ Pr, 2020

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432 pages. 9.00x6.00x0.96 inches. In Stock.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Annotated Works of Henry George: Social Problems and the Condition of Labor
• Publisher: Fairleigh Dickinson Univ Pr
• Publication Date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1683931548
• ISBN 13: 9781683931546
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Brand New
• Weight: 0.6 kilograms

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Synopsis

This is the first fully annotated edition of Social Problems (1883) and The Condition of Labor (1891), two important works by one of America’s most popular social economists. Social Problems grew out of a series of articles Henry George (1839-1897) published in Frank Leslie’s Illustrated Newspaper titled, “Problems of Our Times.” In his passionate, journalistic style, George described in graphic detail the horrific conditions facing large sections of the American people and how, by returning to first principles, society could remedy these conditions for current and future generations. The Condition of Labor takes the form of an open letter to Pope Leo XIII in response to the pontiff’s famous encyclical, Rerum Novarum. Echoing the religious themes dominant throughout all of his works, George argued that poverty is not part of God’s natural order and therefore, could be eradicated through political action. Both Social Problems and The Condition of Labor demonstrate George’s deep commitment to the reconciliation of ethics and economics in such a way that makes the world richer ethically and better off economically.

About the Author

Francis K. Peddle is professor of philosophy, Dominican University College, Ottawa.

William S. Peirce is professor emeritus of economics, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland.