Richard Theodore Ely fue un economista estadounidense y líder del movimiento Progresista que abogó por una mayor intervención gubernamental para reformar las injusticias percibidas del capitalismo. Su obra examinó críticamente las condiciones fabriles, la educación obligatoria, el trabajo infantil y los sindicatos. Ely es recordado como fundador y primer Secretario de la American Economic Association, y como autor de influyentes libros sobre el movimiento obrero organizado y el socialismo.
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Foundations of Sociology is an insightful exploration of the philosophical and theoretical underpinnings of the social sciences. Written by Richard T. Ely, a leading thinker in the field of sociology in the late 19th century, the book provides a comprehensive overview of the ideas that shaped the field. The author's clear and accessible style make this a valuable resource for students and scholars of sociology and related fields.