Wealth And Want: A Social Experiment Made And Described By H. Broadbent (1885)

By Henry Broadbent

Book Overview

Wealth and Want: A Social Experiment Made and Described by H. Broadbent (1885) is a book written by Henry Broadbent that explores the social and economic conditions of England during the late 19th century. The book is based on a social experiment conducted by Broadbent, in which he attempted to live on a very limited budget for a period of time, in order to gain insight into the lives of the poor and working classes.The book begins with a description of the experiment, including the rules that Broadbent set for himself and the challenges he faced in living on a limited budget. He then goes on to describe the social and economic conditions of England at the time, including the growing divide between the wealthy and the poor, the impact of industrialization on the working classes, and the role of government in addressing social and economic inequality.Throughout the book, Broadbent provides detailed descriptions of the living conditions of the poor and working classes, including their housing, diet, and health. He also discusses the challenges faced by these groups in accessing education and employment opportunities, and the impact of poverty on family life and social relationships.Overall, Wealth and Want offers a detailed and insightful look at the social and economic conditions of England during the late 19th century, and provides valuable insights into the challenges faced by the poor and working classes at the time.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: 1165767945
• ISBN13: 9781165767946
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 150 Pages
• Weight: 0.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"