The Social Problem: Life and Work (Classic Reprint)

Language: English

Published by Forgotten Books, 2024

1330705599 / 9781330705599

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Print on Demand. This book explores the critical question of social progress, challenging the limitations of traditional economic theory in addressing the complex challenges facing society. The author argues that the prevailing focus on wealth accumulation within classical political economy ignores the fundamental need for a more holistic approach that considers the well-being of all individuals. Drawing upon the ideas of thinkers like Adam Smith and John Stuart Mill, the book delves into the inherent flaws of a system that prioritizes profit over the quality of human life. It exposes the ways in which industrialization and the relentless pursuit of material gain have led to widespread waste and inequality, leaving a significant portion of the population in a state of poverty and deprivation. The book then examines the various forms of social waste, including unemployment, underemployment, and the degradation of work and life caused by unchecked industrial expansion. It probes the detrimental effects of a narrow focus on economic growth at the expense of human needs and aspirations. This examination lays the foundation for the author's argument for a new, more comprehensive approach to social progress, one that values human well-being and social justice above all else. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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Title
The Social Problem: Life and Work (Classic Reprint)
Author
J. A. Hobson
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Forgotten Books
Publication year
2024
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Paperback
Language
English
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9781330705599
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Forgotten Books’ Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the quality of the aged text.

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