9781390350036 - The Frontier Laborer: With Sixth Annual Report of the Reading Camp Association, 1905-6 (Classic Reprint) de Fitzpatrick, Alfred (1 resultados)

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book, a collaborative work by various individuals, is a study on the state of education and training for working men in manual labor-based industries. Published in the early 1900s, it is a collection of essays and articles that explore the historical significance of the topic within the Canadian context, data from studies conducted during the period, and commentary from industry leaders and government officials. The author posits that education is a right for all, and that the benefits of access to intellectual and academic enrichment should not be limited to those in white-collar positions. The author also emphasizes the value of skilled labor to the nation's economy, and stresses that it is in the best interest of employers and society as a whole to ensure the education and wellbeing of the working class. The author's arguments and suggestions, particularly regarding government involvement in education, were influential in Canada's evolving views on the topic. 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.