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Workers, Unions and Payment in Kind

The Fight for Real Wages in Britain, 1820-1914

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294 pages

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The book examines the constraints faced by working families in Britain amidst the rise of consumer culture from the eighteenth century onward. It highlights how advancements in retailing, advertising, and credit did not translate into freedom of consumption for many, revealing the socio-economic barriers that limited their choices. Through this lens, it explores the complexities of consumerism and its impact on daily life for the working class.

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9781138121065

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2019, hardcover

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