Where You Get Off (Classic Reprint)

John M. Work

ISBN 10: 1332241557 / ISBN 13: 9781332241552

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book is a groundbreaking exploration of the nature of work, capitalism, and the struggle for a better society. The author argues that workers are exploited under capitalism, deprived of the full value of their labor. This exploitation leads to a host of social problems, including poverty, inequality, and alienation. The author presents a powerful critique of the current system and offers a vision of a more just and equitable society based on the principles of socialism. 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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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Where You Get Off (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1332241557
• ISBN 13: 9781332241552
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Political Theory and History

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Synopsis

Where You Get Off makes a lucid case that work should be meaningful, fair, and freely accessible to all, not a privilege bought with a paycheck.

This book surveys how different kinds of jobs—from factory floors to offices and farms—shape life and dignity. It argues that the present system keeps workers dependent on capitalists and advocates a vision where society reorganizes ownership and production to serve everyone.

In clear, accessible language, the author contrasts grim working conditions with a future where work is both useful and fulfilling. It lays out a political and economic analysis of class power, surplus value, and the struggle between labor and capital. The text also presents a program for reform, including collective ownership and democratic management of key industries, public works, and social protections.

• Explore how different jobs affect workers’ dignity, safety, and daily life.
• Understand the idea of surplus value and the two broad classes in society.
• Learn the proposed steps toward collective ownership and socialized industry.
• See how political action and workers’ organizing could change labor dynamics.

Ideal for readers of socialist thought and early 20th‑century labor discussions seeking a bold reimagining of work and society.