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""The Labor Movement in the United States, 1860-1895; A Study in Democracy"" is a comprehensive historical analysis of the formative decades of organized labor in America. Norman Joseph Ware provides a detailed examination of the critical period between the Civil War and the late 19th century, exploring how the struggle for workers' rights intersected with the evolving concepts of democratic governance. The work offers an in-depth look at the rise and fall of major organizations, particularly the Knights of Labor, and the emergence of the American Federation of Labor. Ware delves into the internal dynamics of these groups, the impact of rapid industrialization on the American worker, and the ideological shifts that defined the era's industrial landscape. By framing the labor movement as a fundamental study in democracy, the author illustrates how the demands for economic justice and improved working conditions were deeply rooted in the American political tradition. This text remains an essential resource for understanding the historical development of modern industrial relations and social movements. It captures a pivotal era when the identity of the American workforce was being forged amidst significant technological and social upheaval, highlighting the enduring tension between industrial expansion and democratic ideals. 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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