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Harold J. Laski: “The number of those in any society who have a genuine choice, at any given time, of alternative occupations is notably…”

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The number of those in any society who have a genuine choice, at any given time, of alternative occupations is notably small.
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Harold J. Laski

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Laski points out the limited job choices available to individuals in society.

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