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The Law Relating to Factories and Workshops: With Introduction and Explanatory Notes; Comprising the Factory and Workshop Act, 1878, and the Orders of ... of State Made Thereunder (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

George Jarvis Notcutt

 
9780331498295: The Law Relating to Factories and Workshops: With Introduction and Explanatory Notes; Comprising the Factory and Workshop Act, 1878, and the Orders of ... of State Made Thereunder (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

This book, an in-depth exploration of the first Factory Acts of 1833 and 1845, sheds light on the conditions that drove 19th-century legislative reforms to regulate child labor in factories and workshops. The author examines the formative role of these laws in improving the lives of young workers and their families during a time of rapid industrial growth and exploitation. Through the analysis of parliamentary debates, government reports, and contemporary literature, the book uncovers the complex interplay between public health concerns, economic interests, and humanitarian ideals that shaped these historic regulations. Ultimately, it highlights the significance of the Factory Acts as a pioneering framework for protecting vulnerable workers and safeguarding their fundamental rights, leaving a lasting legacy on labor legislation around the world.

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