How The Laborer Lives: A Study Of The Rural Labor Problem (1913)

By Benjamin Seebohm Rowntree

Book Overview

""How The Laborer Lives: A Study Of The Rural Labor Problem"" is a book written by Benjamin Seebohm Rowntree and published in 1913. The book focuses on the rural labor problem in England during the early 20th century. Rowntree, a social reformer and philanthropist, conducted an extensive study of the living and working conditions of rural laborers in various parts of England. The book provides a detailed account of the challenges faced by rural laborers, including low wages, poor housing, inadequate sanitation, and lack of access to education and healthcare. Rowntree also explores the impact of these challenges on the physical and mental health of rural laborers. The book concludes with a series of recommendations for improving the living and working conditions of rural laborers, including the need for better wages, improved housing, and greater access to education and healthcare. Overall, ""How The Laborer Lives"" is an important historical document that sheds light on the struggles of rural laborers in early 20th century England and provides valuable insights into the broader issues of poverty and social inequality.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120296331
• ISBN13: 9781120296337
• Release Date: October 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 344 Pages
• Weight: 1.01 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"