This book contains both a warning and a challenge--a warning that the age-old inertia of the common man"" has permitted inefficiency and abuses in our industries, schools, and government; and a challenge to men in all fields to exert their wills and devote their talents and energies to bringing about a renaissance. Originally published in 1949. A UNC Press Enduring Edition -- UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.