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The Republic of Workers: Value and Society
Paperback
PhilosophyUnited States Politics
ISBN13: 9786210660586
Publisher: Angelo T. Quiamco
Published: Jun 20 2026
Pages: 530
Weight: 1.39
Height: 1.31 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Republic of Workers: Value and Society
Who creates wealth? Who controls it? And what happens when human labor is no longer the engine of production?
In The Republic of Workers: Value and Society, readers embark on a sweeping exploration of the forces that have shaped economies, nations, and civilizations from the earliest agricultural communities to the age of artificial intelligence.
Drawing from economic theory, political philosophy, historical analysis, and technological forecasting, this work examines the enduring relationship between labor, value, power, and social organization. It investigates how wealth is created, how institutions distribute resources, and how technological innovation continually transforms the nature of work itself.
Across ninety thought-provoking chapters, the book traces the evolution of labor systems, the rise of industrial capitalism, the development of socialist thought, the struggles of workers throughout history, and the emerging challenges posed by automation, machine learning, and digital economies.
Rather than offering simple answers, The Republic of Workers invites readers to confront fundamental questions:
What is the true source of economic value?
How should societies balance efficiency, innovation, and fairness?
Can technological progress benefit all citizens rather than a privileged few?
What role will workers play in an increasingly automated future?
How can democratic institutions adapt to unprecedented economic change?
Combining rigorous analysis with a forward-looking vision, this book presents a comprehensive framework for understanding the past, interpreting the present, and imagining the future of human society.
Whether you are a student of economics, a political thinker, a policymaker, a labor advocate, an entrepreneur, or simply a curious reader seeking to understand the forces shaping the modern world, The Republic of Workers: Value and Society offers a compelling examination of one of humanity's most important questions:
What kind of society should we build when the nature of work itself is being transformed?
Perfect For Readers Interested In:
- Economic Theory
- Political Philosophy
- Labor History
- Social Justice
- Capitalism and Socialism
- Public Policy
- Artificial Intelligence and Society
- Future of Work
- Wealth Inequality
- Global Economic Development
A bold examination of labor, value, technology, and the future of civilization.
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