The Case for the National Minimum. With preface by Mrs. Sidney Webb
1913, First Edition. London : Printed for the National Committee for the Prevention of Destitution. Very good copy in the original title-blocked cloth backed-boards. Spine bands and panel edges slightly dulled and dust-toned as with age. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Copy previously owned by Arthur Holness with his personalized ink stamp to front free endpaper. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 89 pages; Physical description. : 89 p. 18 cm. Notes: Bibliography interspersed. Contents: I. The legal minimum wage - II. The eight hours' problem today - III. A minimum of child nurture - IV. Healthy homes for all - V. A national minimum of health - VI. The prevention of unemployment - VII. The abolition of the Poor law. Subject: Minimum wage - Great Britain. Eight-hour movement. Unemployment - Great Britain. Poor. Housing. Item #204553
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