John Rogers Commons Books

Focusing on the intersection of social reform and religious institutions, this book presents insights from the original 1894 edition. It explores how the church has influenced and responded to social issues of its time, offering a historical perspective on the role of faith in societal change. The reprint maintains the integrity of the original text, providing readers with an authentic look at the challenges and initiatives faced by the church in the context of social reform.

This early 20th-century treatise argues in favor of a minimum wage law for the state of Wisconsin, and provides a detailed analysis of the proposed legislation. The authors make a compelling case for the social and economic benefits of a fair wage, and present statistical evidence to support their argument. The book is a valuable historical document as well as a persuasive work of political advocacy.

This comprehensive history of higher education in Ohio covers the development of the state's colleges and universities from the early 19th century to the present day. From the establishment of Ohio University in 1804 to the growth of the state's public university system in the 20th century, this book offers a detailed look at the people, institutions, and policies that have shaped Ohio's higher education landscape.

This comprehensive history of American industrial society offers a fascinating look at the economic and social forces that shaped the nation. With contributions from a diverse group of scholars, this book provides a nuanced understanding of the complexities of American industry and its impact on everyday life.

This quintessential study of labor history in the United States offers a well-researched and comprehensive introduction to the topic. It provides an overview of the key historical events that led to the development of the American labor movement and highlights the contributions of important figures. It is a great reference for both students and scholars of labor history.

Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.