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SIGNED, 1979, 1st, INDUSTRIAL PEACEMAKER, GEORGE W TAYLOR, COLLECTIVE BARGAINING. Industrial Peacemaker: George W. Taylor's Contributions to Collective Bargaining. Industrial Peacemaker: George W. Taylor's Contributions to Collective Bargaining is a comprehensive examination of George W. Taylor's influential role in shaping labor relations in the United States. Industrial Peacemaker: George W. Taylor's Contributions to Collective Bargaining by Edward B. Shils, Walter J. Gershenfeld, Bernard Ingster, William M. Weinberg Philadelphia: University of Pennsylvania 1979 First Edition Inscribed by co-author Edward B. Shils to Marvin Wachman (1917–2007). The inscription reads: "To Marvin Wachman, a friend of George Taylor. Ed Shils, 7/31/91." Wachman served as president of Lincoln University and Temple University; this book is from his personal collection. Octavo, xi, 244 pages, publisher's original color pictorial dust jacket. Publisher's original black cloth over yellow boards. Illustrated in black and white. Some wear to the jacket, minor rubbing, else in very good condition. Industrial Peacemaker: George W. Taylor's Contributions to Collective Bargaining is a comprehensive examination of George W. Taylor's influential role in shaping labor relations in the United States. Authored by Edward B. Shils, Walter J. Gershenfeld, Bernard Ingrster, and William M. Weinberg, the book delves into Taylor's career as an industrial relations expert who mediated over 2,000 labor-management disputes across various industries, including auto, steel, aircraft, defense, and apparel. Taylor's work led to the establishment of key collective bargaining concepts such as the "escalator clause" and "ability to pay." The authors provide an in-depth analysis of Taylor's philosophy and methods, highlighting his belief in resolving conflicts through dialogue and mutual understanding. Originally published in 1979 by the University of Pennsylvania Press, this volume was reissued in 2016 as part of the Penn Press Anniversary Collection, underscoring its enduring relevance in the field of industrial relations. If you have any questions, feel free to ask, and don't forget to check out my other listings.