Ex library with associated faults. No jacket. 464 pp. Bumped corners. A case study examining the influence of the DuPont Company on the state of Delaware, highlighting the social and political role of a major private enterprise within its local community. The study covers a range of topics including working conditions, management practices, trade union activities, the DuPont family's involvement in local government decision-making, taxation issues, the structure of local electoral systems, and the representation of public interests. The analysis is supported by references, maps, and statistical tables.