The public organisation of the labour market : being part two of the Minority report of the Poor law commission / edited, with introduction by Sidney & Beatrice Webb

Webb, Sidney (1859-1947). Great Britain. Royal Commission on the Poor Laws and Relief of Distress. Webb, Beatrice (1858-1943). Gt. Brit. Royal commission on poor laws and relief of distress

Published by London : Longmans, Green and co., 1909

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Near fine copy in the original publisher's gilt-blocked and blind-bordered cloth, edges very slightly toned. Corners sharp with an overall tight, bright and clean impression. Provenance; from the library of John William Willis Bund with his bookplate. Physical description; xiii, 345 p. ; 23 cm. Notes; Part I published under title "The break-up of the Poor law". Contents; Introduction.- The able-bodied under the Poor law.- The able-bodied and voluntary agencies.- The able-bodied under the Unemployed workmen act.- The distress from unemployment as it exists today.- Proposals for reform.- Summary of conclusions and recommendations. Subjects; Great Britain. Poor Law Commissioners. Poor Law Commission. Poor laws Great Britain. Poor Great Britain. Labor market Great Britain. Unemployed Great Britain. Economics. Poor laws. Public welfare. Labor supply. Manpower policy. Poor Law. Unemployed. Labour Market. Poverty. Unemployment. Great Britain Poor Law Amendment Act 1834. 1 Kg.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The public organisation of the labour market : being part two of the Minority report of the Poor law commission / edited, with introduction by Sidney & Beatrice Webb
• Publisher: London : Longmans, Green and co.
• Publication Date: 1909
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: First Edition.
• Weight: 1 kilogram