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Harsh truths of home-work and hidden sweatshops in the early industrial era are laid bare in this historically grounded study.
The book surveys conditions, pay, and the social cost of home-based labor across several countries, including England, Germany, France, and the United States, through real accounts and official testimony.
In this edition, you’ll read about the lives of home-workers in clothing, cardboard and match-box making, and small crafts like carding hooks and eyes. It pulls from committee reports and inspector testimony to show how low pay, long hours, and precarious living conditions shaped the everyday work of thousands of women, men, and children who toiled at home rather than in factories.- Real-world examples of wage rates, piece-work, and the risks of illness, crowded spaces, and poor ventilation.
- The role of middlemen who distribute work and take large commissions, often leaving workers with little income.
- The contrast between home-work today and factory-work regulations, with notes on laws and reforms in various countries.
- Personal accounts from inspectors and witnesses that illustrate the human cost behind each “box,” card, or garment.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the shocking reality of 'sweating', a term used to describe the exploitation of impoverished workers who toiled in appalling conditions for meager pay. The author juxtaposes the extravagant lifestyles of the wealthy with the plight of these laborers, highlighting the stark inequality that defined Victorian England. Through vivid accounts and extensive research, the author exposes the rampant abuse of women and children in various industries. The book explores the challenges faced by these workers in organizing for better conditions and analyzes the role of government intervention in mitigating their suffering. The author argues that the plight of 'sweated' workers is a symptom of a larger societal failure, and calls for reforms to uplift them from their misery. This thought-provoking book sheds light on a neglected chapter in history, offering valuable insights into the interplay between industrialization, poverty, and labor rights. 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 # 9781330545263_0
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