Poverty And Riches: A Study Of The Industrial Regime

By Scott Nearing

Book Overview

Poverty and Riches: A Study of the Industrial Regime is a book written by American economist and sociologist Scott Nearing. The book is a comprehensive study of the social and economic conditions of the industrial era, with a focus on the stark contrast between poverty and wealth. Nearing explores the origins of the industrial system, its impact on society, and the ways in which it has created extreme inequality. He examines the lives of the working class, the conditions in which they work, and the struggles they face to make ends meet. The book also delves into the lives of the wealthy, their sources of income, and the ways in which they maintain their wealth and power. Nearing argues that the industrial system is inherently unjust and that it perpetuates poverty and inequality.Throughout the book, Nearing offers solutions to the problems he identifies, including the need for greater government intervention and the need for workers to organize and demand better conditions. Overall, Poverty and Riches: A Study of the Industrial Regime is a thought-provoking and informative analysis of the industrial era and its impact on society. It is a must-read for anyone interested in economics, sociology, and social justice.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1430492120
• ISBN13: 9781430492122
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 264 Pages
• Weight: 0.86 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"