Child Labour in Britain, 1750-1870 - Brossura

Kirby, Peter

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ISBN 10: 0333671945 ISBN 13: 9780333671948

Casa editrice: Palgrave, 2003

Riassunto

Peter Kirby's analytical survey of child labor during the industrial revolution asserts that the concentration by some historians and social commentators upon small numbers of industrially-employed children has diverted attention from the important role o

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Recensione:

'This is an exceptionally well argued and student-friendly book. It brings out core issues, and adds important new interpretive perspectives.' - Dr Steven King, Oxford Brookes University

'Excellent, readable survey of debates and literature.' - Michael Winstanley, Lancaster University

'A very good concise introduction to the sources, historiography and outstanding issues.' - Dr Jane Humphries, All Souls College, University of Oxford

'The book is aimed at both teachers and students, and no one can fail to learn much from it; Kirby is abreast of the most recent literature and research.' - Hugh Cunningham, The English Historical Review

'The book is to be recommended as a well-informed and wide-ranging introduction to its subject.' - Colin Heywood, Economic History Review

'A succinct summary of current thinking on the child labour issue during such a crucial period in Britain's industrial development.' - Pamela Horn, History of Education

'I would recommend this book to anyone with an interest in the subject, especially those seeking an easily digestible introduction to the topic.' - Andrew Gritt, Local Population Studies

L'autore:

PETER KIRBY is Lecturer in Economic History at the University of Manchester.

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• Editore: Palgrave
• Data di pubblicazione: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0333671945
• ISBN 13: 9780333671948
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 184