This four-volume collection of primary sources explores women and industry during the long nineteenth century. Women and industrial work are at the heart of the industrial revolution. They were often the most numerous workers and important contributors to the protoindustrial workforce based on domestic industry. The volumes examine women's work in the home, in the factories, and the law and regulation surrounding women and industry during this period. Accompanied by extensive editorial commentary, this collection will be of great interest to students and scholars of Women's History.
| ISBN: | 9781032499147 |
| Publication date: | 30th January 2026 |
| Author: | Deborah Simonton |
| Publisher: | Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 376 pages |
| Genres: |
European history Social and cultural history Reference works History of the Americas |
This four-volume collection of primary sources explores women and industry during the long nineteenth century. Women and industrial work are at the heart of the industrial revolution. They were often the most numerous workers and important contributors to the protoindustrial workforce based on domestic industry. The volumes examine women's work in the home, in the factories, and the law and regulation surrounding women and industry during this period. Accompanied by extensive editorial commentary, this collection will be of great interest to students and scholars of Women's History.
Industrial Women, 1760-1914. Volume II Women in Factory Industries features in the following genres: European history, Social and cultural history, Reference works, History of the Americas
Industrial Women, 1760-1914. Volume II Women in Factory Industries is available in Hardback
Industrial Women, 1760-1914. Volume II Women in Factory Industries was written by Deborah Simonton and published by Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis
Industrial Women, 1760-1914. Volume II Women in Factory Industries has 376 pages
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