Excerpt from Labor Problems and Labor Administration in the United States During the World War: Part I. Nature and Analysis of the Problem The principal aim of this study is to present statistical and other informational data concerning the numerous labor prob lems that arose in the United States during the recent war, and to outline the development of war labor administration. The data were gathered during the war period and the study was completed shortly after the cessation of hostilities. No pretense is made to discuss the developments that have taken place In the period of reconstruction, except where it has seemed necessary to add data to round out certain phases of the presentation. The conclusions in the final chapter were formulated in the light of the war experiences of the United States and, altho the months subsequent to the signing of the armistice have uncovered devel opments that may seem to invalidate some of the conclusions regarding the future relations of cap ital and labor, the author is still of the opinion that his analysis has adequate basis in fact and that future developments will sustain his conclusions. This opportunity is taken to express the writer 's appreciation of the very valuable criticisms and suggestions made by Pro feasor John A. Fairlie of the University of Illinois, who has read the manuscript. The author is especially indebted to his wife, Anna E. Watkins, whose constant cooperation has made this study possible. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.