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The Curse of the Factory System is a seminal work in industrial history, first published in 1969 and now available in the Cass Library of Industrial Classics series. This used book in good condition offers readers a critical examination of factory systems and their societal impact, making it an essential resource for scholars, historians, and anyone interested in understanding the development of industrial labour practices and economic history. Published by Routledge, an imprint of Taylor & Francis, this volume combines rigorous historical analysis with accessible writing to explore how mechanisation and factory organisation transformed work and society. Whether you are studying business history, economic development, or labour relations, this classic text provides valuable insights into the forces that shaped the modern industrial world and continues to influence contemporary debates about work and production.

Key Features

First published in 1969, offering established historical analysis and perspective on industrial development and factory systems.

Part of the Cass Library of Industrial Classics series, positioning it alongside other important works in economic and industrial history.

Published by Routledge, a respected academic publisher under the Taylor & Francis group known for rigorous historical scholarship.

Used book in good condition, providing an affordable way to access this important industrial history text without compromising on quality.

Suitable for students of business history, economic history, labour studies and those researching the impacts of industrialisation on society.

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hardcover
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Amazon UK
Release Date
29 August 1969
Listed Since
10 February 2007

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