The public organisation of the labour market : being part two of the Minority report of the Poor law commission / edited, with introduction by Sidney & Beatrice Webb
1909, First Edition. London : Longmans, Green and co. Near fine copy in the original publisher's gilt-blocked and blind-bordered cloth, edges very slightly toned. Corners sharp with an overall tight, bright and clean impression. Item #242752
Provenance; from the library of John William Willis Bund with his bookplate. Physical description; xiii, 345 p. ; 23 cm. Notes; Part I published under title "The break-up of the Poor law". Contents; Introduction.- The able-bodied under the Poor law.- The able-bodied and voluntary agencies.- The able-bodied under the Unemployed workmen act.- The distress from unemployment as it exists today.- Proposals for reform.- Summary of conclusions and recommendations. Subjects; Great Britain. Poor Law Commissioners. Poor Law Commission. Poor laws — Great Britain. Poor — Great Britain. Labor market — Great Britain. Unemployed — Great Britain. Economics. Poor laws. Public welfare. Labor supply. Manpower policy. Poor Law. Unemployed. Labour Market. Poverty. Unemployment. Great Britain — Poor Law Amendment Act 1834.
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