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| eb7a484 | It is time someone put in a good word for the petite bourgeoise. Unlike the working class and capitalists, who have never lack for spokespersons, the petite bourgeoise rarely, if ever, speaks for itself. | freedom life petite-bourgeoise trade-unions work | James C. Scott | |
| 539d251 | The petite bourgeoise and small property in general represent a precious zone of autonomy and freedom in state systems increasingly dominated by large public and private bureaucracies. | bureaucracy capitalism freedom life petite-bourgeoise private-sector public-sector trade-unions work | James C. Scott |