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Equally undreamed of was the effect of the massive organizations and complicated interactions upon the state.
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John Dewey
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gutenberg.orgEqually undreamed of was the effect of the massive organizations and complicated interactions upon the state.
Dewey reflects on the unforeseen impact of complex organizations on governance.
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