Labour in British Society, 1830-1914 by Donald M Macraild

Labour in British Society, 1830-1914 by Donald M Macraild

In the nineteenth century, more so than now, work shaped people's lives. The nature and variety of their labour governed where and how they lived. The main theme of this wide-ranging analytical narrative is how the lives of the working class changed in Britain between 1830 and 1914. Few groups of workers were unaffected by the transformation of the economy; for most, the impact was profound. In a study that deploys a range of primary material and takes account of recent historical writings, the authors examine the nature of the changes that took place and their consequences. The treatment is thematic, while ensuring that a clear account is given of how workers' economic, social and cultural lives were subject to change.

'Insightful and well informed..Succinct, well-structured, excellent student text at senior student level.' - Professor John Rule, Department of History, University of Southampton

DONALD M. MACRAILD is Reader in Social and Cultural History at the University of Sunderland.

DAVID E. MARTIN is Lecturer in History at the University of Sheffield.

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ISBN 13	9780333731598
ISBN 10	033373159X
Title	Labour in British Society, 1830-1914
Author	Donald M Macraild
Series	Social History In Perspective
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Year published	2000-08-23
Number of pages	240
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