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Work and Pay in 20th Century Britain

By Nicholas Crafts , Ian Gazeley , Andrew Newell

Book information

Publisher
Oxford University Press, USA
Year
2007
ISBN
0199280584, 9780199280582, 019921266X, 9780199212668, 9781435618862
Open Library ID
OL10145706M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
2 MB (2414420 bytes)
Pages
375\376
Scanned
yes
Time added
2011-04-11 19:55:47

Description

From assembly line to call centre, this volume charts the immense transformation of work and pay across the 20th century and provides the first labour focused history of Britain. Written by leading British historians and economists, each chapter stands as a self-contained reading for those who need an overview of the topic, as well as an introduction to and analysis of the controversies among scholars for readers entering or refreshing deeper study. The 20th century was a period of unrivalled change in the British labour market. Technology, social movements, and political action all contributed to an increased standard of living, while also revolutionizing what workers do and how they do it. Covering a range of topics from lifetime work patterns and education to unemployment and the welfare state, this book provides a practical introduction to the evolution of work and pay in 20th century Britain.

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