A Plain Man S Talk on the Labor Question

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The book explores Simon Newcomb's multifaceted contributions as an astronomer, mathematician, and writer, highlighting his insights into timekeeping, economics, and statistics. As a professor at the United States Naval Observatory, he delved into societal needs, the role of capital, and labor dynamics. The structured content is organized into three main sections: Society and its Wants, Capital and its Uses, and The Laborer and His Wages, providing a comprehensive examination of these critical themes.