Work and Unemployment 1834-1911

This volume explores efforts to solve unemployment in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, focusing on emigration, urban projects, and state intervention. It will be of great interest to students of British History.

Format: Hardback
Length: 412 pages
Publication date: 17 June 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive volume delves into the intricate efforts undertaken in the late 19th and early 20th centuries to address the pressing issue of unemployment, in light of the emerging understandings of the concept. The sources presented herein shed light on the enduring influence of discovering and harnessing men's commitment to work, by exploring innovative strategies to engage them in productive endeavors. The central focus of this volume lies in examining the phenomenon of emigration as a means to employ unemployed men in the British colonies. It also explores a diverse range of projects aimed at providing employment opportunities for urban men who were lacking work on the land. Furthermore, the volume highlights the growing intervention of the state in initiatives such as emigration and labor colonies, further underscoring the multifaceted approaches employed to tackle unemployment. Accompanied by extensive editorial commentary, this invaluable resource will be of immense interest to students of British history, offering a deep and insightful exploration of the historical context and strategies employed to address the challenges of unemployment during this transformative period.

Weight: 970g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367335298