Socialism and National Minimum, Vol. 6 (Classic Reprint)

Mrs. Sidney Webb, Miss. B. L. Hutchins

ISBN 10: 1331477883 / ISBN 13: 9781331477884

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

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Print on Demand. This book explores the historical and economic underpinnings of industrial legislation, specifically focusing on the role of factory legislation in safeguarding the rights and well-being of workers in the 19th century. The author argues that the unregulated free market system, characterized by individual bargaining between employers and employees, led to the exploitation and degradation of workers, particularly women. The book traces the emergence of factory legislation as a response to this problem, examining the specific provisions and effects of these laws on wages, working hours, and working conditions. It highlights how standardized regulations helped eliminate dangerous or unhealthy working environments and promoted a more equitable distribution of the benefits of industrialization. The author also delves into the broader social and economic consequences of factory legislation, arguing that it played a crucial role in improving the health, productivity, and overall quality of life for workers and their families. By providing a detailed historical analysis and insightful commentary, this book offers a comprehensive understanding of the complex relationship between industrialization, labor rights, and the role of government in shaping working conditions. 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.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Socialism and National Minimum, Vol. 6 (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1331477883
• ISBN 13: 9781331477884
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Economics

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Synopsis

Charting a practical path to fair work standards — a rigorous look at factory laws, wages, and the social heartbeat of England’s industries.

This concise volume argues for a broader, more robust Labour Code that protects health, safety, and decent pay while weighing the real costs to workers and to industry. It assembles historical insight, empirical evidence, and thoughtful proposals from leading Fabian thinkers to explain why regulation far outperforms unrestrained competition in the labor market.

• Explains the rise of factory legislation and why free market ideas fall short for workers’ health and livelihoods
• Outlines concrete steps toward minimum conditions of wages, leisure, education, and safety
• Compares current gaps with a practical, policy-driven approach that can guide reform
• Highlights the case for a comprehensive framework rather than piecemeal fixes

Ideal for readers interested in labor history, social reform, and the logic behind minimum wage and working-condition standards.