Isbn: 9781334256110 - the labor movement: the problem of to-day (classic reprint) (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book examines how labor movements have shaped pivotal industries throughout history. It starts with mechanical labor in ancient Greece and Rome and the role of medieval guilds. The author describes how guilds, originally meant to protect workers, became exclusive and oppressive. The book also highlights the Industrial Revolution and the rise of labor unions in response to poor working conditions and low wages. It explores legislation intended to improve working conditions, such as the Poor Law of Elizabeth, and its negative consequences for laborers. The author discusses the significance of the labor movement in the fight for workers' rights and economic justice. Ultimately, the book argues that the labor movement has been instrumental in creating a more just and equitable society for all. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. …