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""Political and Industrial Democracy, 1776-1926"" provides an insightful exploration of the historical evolution of democratic ideals within both the political and economic frameworks of American life. Author W. Jett Lauck examines the journey from the founding principles of 1776 to the complex industrial realities of the post-World War I era, arguing that the true fulfillment of democracy requires its extension into the workplace. Through a detailed analysis of labor movements, management strategies, and legislative shifts, Lauck explores how the struggle for representation and self-governance moved beyond the ballot box and into the factory. The work highlights the various attempts to establish a more equitable balance of power between capital and labor, reflecting on the institutional changes necessary to sustain a free society in an age of rapid industrialization. This volume is a significant contribution to the study of social and economic history, offering a thorough account of how democratic values have been interpreted and fought for in the industrial sphere. It remains a crucial text for understanding the foundations of modern labor relations and the long-standing efforts to harmonize economic production with human rights and civic liberty. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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