{ "item_title" : "The Condition Of Labor", "item_author" : [" Henry George "], "item_description" : "The book The Condition of Labor: An Open Letter to Pope Leo XIII is a written work by George Henry, which was originally published in 1891. The book is a response to the encyclical letter Rerum Novarum issued by Pope Leo XIII in 1891. In this letter, the Pope addressed the issues of labor and capital and called for social justice and a better understanding between workers and employers.Henry's book is a critique of the Pope's letter and proposes an alternative solution to the problems faced by the working class. He argues that the root cause of the problem is the unequal distribution of wealth and the monopolization of resources by a few wealthy individuals. He proposes a system of land taxation, which would help to redistribute wealth and create a more just society.The book is written in a clear and concise style, and it provides a detailed analysis of the economic and social conditions of the time. It is an important work in the history of labor and social justice, and it continues to be relevant today, as many of the issues it addresses are still prevalent in modern society. Overall, The Condition of Labor: An Open Letter to Pope Leo XIII is a thought-provoking and insightful work that offers a unique perspective on the problems of labor and capital.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.", "item_img_path" : "https://covers4.booksamillion.com/covers/bam/1/16/308/408/1163084085_b.jpg", "price_data" : { "retail_price" : "24.95", "online_price" : "24.95", "our_price" : "24.95", "club_price" : "24.95", "savings_pct" : "0", "savings_amt" : "0.00", "club_savings_pct" : "0", "club_savings_amt" : "0.00", "discount_pct" : "10", "store_price" : "" } }

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