Upton Sinclair
Upton Sinclair was an American writer and social reformer, best known for his novel 'The Jungle,' which exposed the harsh conditions and exploited lives of immigrants in the United States in Chicago's meatpacking industry. His work significantly influenced labor laws and food safety regulations in the early 20th century.
Born on Sep 20, 1878 (146 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Australia | 1 | 7.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 25,499,884 | 12,379 | $1,380,000 | 670$ |
| Totals | 1 | 25,499,884 | 12,379 | $1,380,000 | 670$ |
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Australia:
American social reformer Upton Sinclair once said, 'it is difficult to get a man to understand something when his salary depends upon not understanding it.'
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Greece:
Upton Sinclair's novel 'The Jungle' led to the first American legislation on food safety.
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United Kingdom:
Upton Sinclair is cited regarding the difficulty of understanding certain concepts tied to financial incentives.
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