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Of Labour and Liberty: Distributism in Victoria, 1891-1966

[Hardback]

by Race Mathews

    • Author

      Race Mathews

    • Book Format

      Hardback

    • Publisher

      University of Notre Dame Press

    • Published

      February 2018

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      Of Labour and Liberty: Distributism in Victoria, 1891-1966

      Today's Price £39.67



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      What will the future of work, social freedom, and employment look like? In an era of increased job insecurity and social dislocation, is it possible to reshape economics along democratic lines in a way that genuinely serves the interests of the community? Of Labour and Liberty arises from Race Mathews's half-century and more of political and public policy involvement. It responds to evidence of a precipitous decline in active citizenship, resulting from a loss of confidence in politics, politicians, parties, and parliamentary democracy; the rise of "lying for hire" lobbyism; increasing concentration of capital in the hands of a wealthy few; and corporate wrongdoing and criminality. It also questions whether political democracy can survive indefinitely in the absence of economic democracy-of labor hiring capital rather than capital labor. It highlights the potential of the social teachings of the Catholic Church and the now largely forgotten Distributist political philosophy and program that originated from them as a means of bringing about a more equal, just, and genuinely democratic social order. It describes and evaluates Australian attempts to give effect to Distributism, with special reference to Victoria. And with an optimistic view to future possibilities it documents the support and advocacy of Pope Francis, and ownership by some 83,000 workers of the Mondragon cooperatives in Spain. This book will interest scholars and students of Catholic social teaching, history, economics, industrial relations, and business and management.

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      • Author

        Race Mathews

      • Book Format

        Hardback

      • Publisher

        University of Notre Dame Press

      • Published

        February 2018

      • Weight

        718g

      • Dimensions

        153 x 229 x 24 mm

      • ISBN

        9780268103415

      • ISBN-10

        0268103410

      • Eden Code

        4550478

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      • Author/Creator: Race Mathews

      • ISBN: 9780268103415

      • Publisher: University of Notre Dame Press

      • Release Date: February 2018

      • Weight: 718g

      • Dimensions: 153 x 229 x 24 mm

      • Eden Code: 4550478


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