John Dewey: “The local communities without intent or forecast found their affairs…”

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The local communities without intent or forecast found their affairs conditioned by remote and invisible organizations.

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John Dewey

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Dewey notes that local communities are often shaped by distant organizations without their awareness.

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John Dewey: “The local communities without intent or forecast found their affairs conditioned by remote and invisible organizations.”