Young people in industry, 1750-1945 / Maurice W. Thomas
1945, 1st edition. London : T. Nelson. Near fine cloth copy in a good if somewhat edge-nicked and dust-dulled dust-wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Item #387066
Physical description; 183 pp., 19 cm. Contents; New machines and new theories. -- The unprotected child. -- Stirrings of conscience. -- Chimneys and mines. -- The half-time system. -- Ten hours and the normal day. -- Allied industries. -- The dangerous six. -- Workshops. -- Consolidation. -- The new century. -- Closing the gap. -- The last phase. Subjects; Child labor Great Britain. Youth Employment Great Britain. Factory laws and legislation Great Britain.
Price: €14.95