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The Working Class in Glasgow: 1750-1914
The Working Class in Glasgow: 1750-1914
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This book explores how industrialization improved the standard of living of British workers in Glasgow, considering the shift from textiles to engineering, housing construction, public health, local politics, and leisure pursuits. Glasgow's rich working-class culture makes it an insightful city to study.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 31 August 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Originally published in 1987, this comprehensive book delves into the profound impact of industrialization on the living standards of British workers, particularly focusing on the experiences of one representative city: Glasgow. Through meticulous analysis, it seeks to ascertain whether there was a shift towards a greater proportion of skilled versus unskilled labor in major industrial centers, as exemplified by Glasgow's transition from textiles to engineering. Moreover, the book explores a range of other crucial factors, including the rate of housing construction, public health, local politics, and leisure pursuits. Glasgow, with its rich heritage of working-class culture, emerges as an exceptionally captivating city for scholarly investigation, offering valuable insights into the evolving dynamics of industrialization and its profound effects on society.
Originally published in 1987, this comprehensive book delves into the profound impact of industrialization on the living standards of British workers, particularly focusing on the experiences of one representative city: Glasgow. Through meticulous analysis, it seeks to ascertain whether there was a shift towards a greater proportion of skilled versus unskilled labor in major industrial centers, as exemplified by Glasgow's transition from textiles to engineering. Moreover, the book explores a range of other crucial factors, including the rate of housing construction, public health, local politics, and leisure pursuits. Glasgow, with its rich heritage of working-class culture, emerges as an exceptionally captivating city for scholarly investigation, offering valuable insights into the evolving dynamics of industrialization and its profound effects on society.
Weight: 421g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032069401
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