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Explore a fresh perspective on the American workforce with Laboring for Freedom: New Look at the History of Labor in America. Published by Routledge, this academic text examines the complex relationship between labor and the concept of freedom within the United States. Through nine detailed essays, the book explores how different ideas of liberty have shaped the nation's history. It specifically looks at the tension between the tradition of liberty of contract and the tradition of inalienable rights. This text provides a deep look at how these two contradictory views of freedom have influenced the development of American labor history. This work is a valuable resource for students and researchers interested in anthropology, sociology, and the social sciences. It offers a structured way to understand the historical forces that shaped the rights and roles of workers in America.

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Examines the core concept of freedom within the specific context of American labor history.

Includes nine distinct essays that develop and explore various historical themes.

Analyzes the contradiction between liberty of contract and inalienable rights traditions.

Provides a scholarly look at the historical evolution of worker rights and freedoms.

Written by Routledge, a recognized name in academic and professional publishing.

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hardcover
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Amazon UK
Release Date
31 January 1998
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23 December 2006

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