{"product_id":"workers-on-their-industries-illustrated-refined-edited","title":"Workers On Their Industries (Illustrated, Refined \u0026 Edited)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWorkers On Their Industries (Illustrated, Refined \u0026amp; Edited)\u003c\/em\u003e is a paperback for anyone trying to think more clearly about money, work or habits. Runs to about 252 pages, so it's short enough to finish, and useful enough that you'll probably underline a few pages.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat it's about\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWorkers on Their Industries, edited with an introduction by Frank W. Galton, is a classic and insightful exploration of work, labour, and industry in late nineteenth-century Britain. First published in the 1890s, this English-language volume offers a rare, first-hand look at the skilled trades and industrial occupations that shaped a period of rapid economic and social change. The book brings together essays drawn from a wide range of trades, including dress-making, ship-building, pottery, book-binding, wood-engraving, and related crafts. Each section examines the nature of the work, the conditions faced by workers, the traditions of each trade, and the growing impact of mechanisation. Rather than abstract theory, the focus is on industry as it was actually lived and experienced by workers. A key theme throughout the volume is the importance of technical education and skill development. The opening discussion on the need and value of technical training lays the groundwork for understanding how industries evolve and how workers adapt to economic and technological change. This makes the book especially valuable for readers interested in labour history, vocational education, and the foundations of modern industrial systems. Written in clear, accessible English, Workers on Their Industries remains relevant for historians, educators, students, and general readers who want to understand the human side of industrial development and the enduring connection between work, skill, education, and industry. Keywords: workers on their industries; industrial labour history Britain; trades and technical education nineteenth century; Frank W. Galton labour study; workers and industry essays\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBook details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 252\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e DD Books\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCategory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Business \u0026amp; Economics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs Workers On Their Industries available in paperback or hardcover?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis listing is for the paperback edition of \u003cem\u003eWorkers On Their Industries\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat language is this edition in?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis edition is in English.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does Bookston ship?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eShipping is free on every order, with no minimum. We ship within the United States only; orders leave our Denver, Colorado warehouse in 1–2 business days and usually arrive within 5–7 business days.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat if the book arrives damaged or isn't what I expected?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou have 30 days from delivery to return it in new condition for a full refund. If it arrived damaged, defective or wrong, we cover the return shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bookston","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":67807258181743,"sku":"9789372446685","price":15.68,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/2004\/0303\/files\/81j4BpXk8qL.jpg?v=1792259046","url":"https:\/\/bookston.com\/products\/workers-on-their-industries-illustrated-refined-edited","provider":"Bookston","version":"1.0","type":"link"}