Richard Theodore Ely was an American economist and leader of the Progressive movement who advocated for increased government intervention to reform the perceived injustices of capitalism. His work critically examined factory conditions, compulsory education, child labor, and labor unions. Ely is remembered as a founder and the first Secretary of the American Economic Association, and as the author of influential books exploring the organized labor movement and socialism.
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Foundations of Sociology is an insightful exploration of the philosophical and theoretical underpinnings of the social sciences. Written by Richard T. Ely, a leading thinker in the field of sociology in the late 19th century, the book provides a comprehensive overview of the ideas that shaped the field. The author's clear and accessible style make this a valuable resource for students and scholars of sociology and related fields.