The Working Life of Shop Assistants A Study of Conditions of Labour in the Distributive Trades Classic Reprint
Language: English
Published by Forgotten Books, 2018
- Hardcover
- New
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- Title
- The Working Life of Shop Assistants A Study of Conditions of Labour in the Distributive Trades Classic Reprint
- Author
- Joseph Hallsworth
- Publisher
- Forgotten Books
- Publication year
- 2018
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- HRD
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0666058490
- ISBN 13
- 9780666058492
- Item weight
- 510 grams
Inside the working world of retail, this study reveals the realities of shop life for those who staff the shelves and counters.
It presents a careful, research‑driven look at conditions of labor in the distributive trades, from hours and health to the rise of large firms and the impact on small traders. The book blends historical context with contemporary observations to show how working lives have changed and what those changes meant for workers.
Drawing on firsthand experience and wide evidence, the work examines how the shop environment shapes daily life, health, and job prospects. It analyzes the shift from small, personal shops to large, capital‑driven chains, and what that means for workers at the counter. The text also explores early efforts to improve conditions and the ongoing questions about wages, hours, and safety in the retail sector.
- How shop life evolved from small trades to large distributive firms
- Health and welfare issues facing shop assistants and other staff
- Hours of work, living standards, and the push for reforms
- The role of unions, co‑operatives, and policy discussions in shaping labor conditions
Ideal for readers of labor history, social reform, and the study of working conditions in the retail industry.
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PBShop.store UK
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