Leon Harmel - Entrepreneur as Catholic Social Reformer (Hardcover, New)

LEON HARMEL IS A PENETRATING study of the French industrialist who from 1870 to 1914 advanced social Catholic and Christian democratic movements by improving factory conditions and empowering workers. Joan Coffey's fascinating new book represents the first major study of Leon Harmel in English. Harmel's model factory at Val-des-Bois demonstrated that mutual accord and respect were possible between labor and management. Harmel turned his profitable spinning mill into a Christian corporation. His ethical business practices captured the attention of Pope Leo XIII and inspired his encyclical Rerum Novarum. Harmel also encouraged his workers to make pilgrimages to Rome. The collaboration of Pope Leo XIII and Leon Harmel laid the foundation of enterprises that collectively became known as Christian democracy. Drawing on extensive archival sources, including the Vatican Archives, Joan Coffey's work skillfully analyzes the personal relationship between Pope Leo XIII and Leon Harmel. Leon Harmel also offers a timely reminder of the power of personal ethics and provides a refreshing antidote to today's business climate.

General

Imprint:	University of Notre Dame Press
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Catholic Social Tradition
Release date:	September 2003
First published:	2003
Authors:	Joan L. Coffey
Dimensions:	237 x 155 x 31mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	360
Edition:	New
ISBN-13:	978-0-268-03360-6
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Biography & autobiography > General Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > Social & cultural history Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social institutions > Work & labour Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Christianity > Christian institutions & organizations > Christian social thought & activity Books > History > History of specific subjects > Social & cultural history Books > Biography > General Books > Religion & Spirituality > Christianity > Christian institutions & organizations > Christian social thought & activity Books > Christianity > Christian institutions & organizations > Christian social thought & activity Promotions
LSN:	0-268-03360-9
Barcode:	9780268033606

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