Labor Commitment and Social Change in Developing AreasSocial Science Research Council, 1960 - 378 pages This work examines the intended and unanticipated consequences of economic advancement in developing areas and the commitment of industrial labor. Both the short-term acceptance of the attitudes and beliefs appropriate to a modernized economy are discussed. |
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| Title | Labor Commitment and Social Change in Developing Areas |
| Author | Social Science Research Council (U.S.). Committee on Economic Growth |
| Editors | Wilbert E. Moore, Arnold S. Feldman |
| Publisher | Social Science Research Council, 1960 |
| Original from | the University of Michigan |
| Digitized | 19 Mar 2007 |
| ISBN | 0527033057, 9780527033057 |
| Length | 378 pages |
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