A cultural history of work in the Age of Empire / edited by Victoria E. Thompson.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Thompson, Victoria Elizabeth, editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Work--History--19th century.

Work.

Work--History--20th century.

Mechanization.

Factories--History--19th century.

Factories.

Factories--History--20th century.

Technological innovations.

Working class.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xii, 194 pages) : illustrations, portraits

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

London : Bloomsbury Academic, 2018.

Summary:

"The period 1800-1920 was one in which work processes were dramatically transformed by mechanization, factory system, the abolition of the guilds, the integration of national markets and expansion into overseas colonies. While some continued to work in trades that were similar to those of their parents and grandparents, increasing numbers of workers found their workplace and work processes changed, often in ways that were beyond their control. Workers employed a variety of means to protest these changes, from machine-breaking to strikes to migration. This period saw the rise of the labor union and the working-class political party. It was also a time during which ideas about work changed dramatically. Work came to be seen as a source of pride, progress and even liberation, and workers garnered increased interest from writers and artists. This volume explores the multi-faceted experience of workers during the Age of Empire."

Contents:

1. The economy of work

2. Picturing work

3. Work and workplaces

4. Workplace culture

5. Work, skill, and technology

6. Work and mobility

7. Work and society

8. The Political culture of work

9. Work and leisure.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

Electronic reproduction. London : Bloomsbury Publishing, 2018. Available via World Wide Web. Access limited by licensing agreement. s2018 dcunns

ISBN:

9781350078321 (online)

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.