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What the Factory Acts are - how they came about and what have been their efiects Strange I - that of one of the noblest chapters in the history of the nineteenth century there Should be so little general knowledge among us to-day.
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Sidney Webb (1859-1947) and Beatrice Potter Webb (1858-1943) researched independently before their marriage in 1892, and for the next fifty years worked together in a remarkable partnership. They founded the London School of Economics in 1895. David Martin teaches Social History at the University of Sheffield.
Mary A. Ward is an adjunct assistant professor of religion at Fordham University.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the fascinating history of Factory Legislation in England, exploring its origins and impact on workers, employers, and the nation as a whole. The author takes a critical look at the economic and social conditions that led to the development of these laws, which aimed to regulate the working conditions of factory workers, particularly women and children. The book explores the arguments against such legislation, which often centered around the concept of individual liberty and the potential for economic harm. The author examines the complex relationship between free competition in the labor market and the exploitation of workers, arguing that unregulated industries can lead to a vicious cycle of low wages, long hours, and poor health conditions, ultimately harming the nation's overall prosperity. The book also delves into the implications of foreign competition, challenging the notion that safeguarding workers' rights would necessarily harm British industries in the global marketplace. The book offers a powerful exploration of the economic and moral justifications for regulating labor practices, demonstrating how such legislation can contribute to a healthier, more productive, and fairer society. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781332005413_0
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