Originally published in 1927, this landmark study examines the history of labor relations in the United States, and argues that the rise of big business in the early twentieth century led to a concerted effort to undermine the power of organized labor. Dunn and Nearing draw on a wealth of primary sources to provide a detailed and compelling analysis of this crucial period in American history.

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