The Unemployed Man: A Social Study

E. Wight Bakke

Published by Nisbet & Co 1933

About this Item

The author's first book, The Unemployed Man (1933), was based on his experiences in England and received praise for his research methods and for the work's depiction of the human effects of unemployment, such as in his quote from one subject: "With a job there is a future, without a job there is a slow death of all that makes a man ambitious, industrious and glad to live." The effects highlighted also included the loss of self-esteem to men as their wives and daughters found work but they, as traditional heads of households, did not First edition, precedes the first U.S. by one year. Near Fine, edges dusty slight bumping, ink name and address on front pastedown, in clean and bright dustwrapper. Showing minimal wear, bumping, hint of toning, some discolouration, and rubbing which is housed in a protective removable sleeve. There are no further ink marks or writing. Excellent example of this important text. 11896. Seller Inventory # 11896

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Unemployed Man: A Social Study

Publisher: Nisbet & Co 1933

Binding: Hardcover

Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included