博客來First published in 1835, this classic work is an indispensable guide to the history of the factory system and its impact on industrial society. Written by an eminent economist and social commentator, it provides a detailed analysis of the factory system from its origins in the 18th century to the passage of the landmark Factory Acts of the early 19th century. It also examines the social and economic consequences of the new system, including the exploitation of workers and the emergence of new forms of industrial organization.
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