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Explore how the modern factory system transformed industry and society, with clear, practical insight into its past and present.
The book looks at the rise of factory production during the Industrial Revolution and its effects on work, wages, and governance. It links historical changes in methods of production with evolving laws and debates about labor, capital, and the role of the state. The author writes as an official observer, aiming to balance practical familiarity with thoughtful, measured argument, while acknowledging limits and uncertainties in a complex era.
Readers will gain context on how new forms of organization emerged, how labor and machinery interacted, and how debates over regulation and reform shaped policy. The work also traces the broader economic ideas of the period and their influence on society’s development.
- A historical overview of the factory system’s origins and spread.
- Connections between production methods, labor organization, and wages.
- Discussion of political economy, capital, and competition in a changing economy.
- Insight into early attempts at regulation and the state’s role in industry.
Ideal for readers of economic history and students seeking a grounded understanding of how industrial change and public policy intersect.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book brings new insights into the rise of the modern factory system and the hardships it created during a period of great economic and social change in England during the 18th and 19th centuries. The author takes a deep dive into the lives of the working class, including factory workers, to provide context for the conditions and motivations that led to the exploitation of the working class. The book offers insights into the industrial revolution and the labor reform movement against the backdrop of incredible technological advancements, such as the introduction of steam power, that caused an economic divide and political unrest. It also examines how the factory system changed the way people lived and worked, and how it shaped the social and political landscape of England. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Industrial Revolution and its lasting effects on the working class and economy. 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 # 9780259559139_0
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