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100 1 _aAtkinson, Henry A.,
_d1877-1960
245 1 0 _aMen and Things
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2016
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2016-09-09
505 0 _aForeword -- The world of work -- The world of the rural workers -- The world of the spinners and weavers -- The world of the garment workers -- The world of the miners -- The world of the steel workers -- The world of the transportation men -- The world of the makers of luxuries -- The world of seasonal labor and the casual workers -- The world of industrial women -- The world of the child workers -- The message and ministry of the church -- Bibliography.
508 _aProduced by Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Men and Things" by Henry A. Atkinson is a social work study published in the early 20th century. The book examines the various worlds of labor and the conditions under which workers operate, highlighting the significance of proper treatment and societal recognition of their contributions. Atkinson, who holds positions within the Congregational Church, emphasizes the relationship between work and life, and the need for social reforms to improve the welfare of workers and address the economic disparities affecting them. The opening of the text sets the stage for a discussion on the nature and importance of work within society, illustrating the daily life and struggles of workers, both in cities and rural areas. Atkinson describes scenes of bustling streets filled with workers, drawing a connection between their ceaseless labor and the broader societal framework. He reflects on the character of labor, the purpose it serves, and how it defines social identity. The narrative firmly establishes the themes that will be explored in later chapters, particularly focusing on the integral role of workers in society and the moral responsibilities that come with it, thereby urging a deeper understanding and appreciation of those who contribute to our civilization. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aWorking class -- United States
653 _aChristian sociology
653 _aLabor -- United States
653 _aLabor movement -- United States
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53018
999 _c93852
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