Publisher's Synopsis
Classes And Masses Or Wealth, Wages, And Welfare In The United Kingdom: A Handbook Of Social Facts For Political Thinkers And Speakers (1896) is a book authored by William Hurrell Mallock. It provides a comprehensive analysis of the social and economic conditions prevalent in the United Kingdom during the late 19th century. The book is aimed at political thinkers and speakers who are interested in understanding the issues related to wealth, wages, and welfare in the country.The book is divided into several chapters that cover various aspects of the social and economic conditions prevailing in the United Kingdom. It starts with an overview of the different classes that exist in the country, including the aristocracy, the middle class, and the working class. It then goes on to examine the distribution of wealth and income among these classes.The book also provides a detailed analysis of the wages earned by different classes of workers and the factors that determine their wages. It discusses the impact of industrialization and technological advancements on the labor market and the changing nature of work.In addition, the book examines the various social welfare programs that existed in the United Kingdom at the time, including the Poor Law and the National Insurance Act. It discusses the effectiveness of these programs in addressing the needs of the poor and the working class.Overall, Classes And Masses Or Wealth, Wages, And Welfare In The United Kingdom: A Handbook Of Social Facts For Political Thinkers And Speakers (1896) is a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the social and economic conditions prevailing in the United Kingdom during the late 19th century. It provides a comprehensive analysis of the issues related to wealth, wages, and welfare and offers insights into the factors that shaped the country's social and economic landscape 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.