Work and Pay in 20th Century Britain

Edited by Nicholas Crafts, Ian Gazeley and Andrew Newell

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Abstract: From assembly line to call centre, this volume charts the immense transformation of work and pay across the 20th century and provides the first labour focused history of Britain. Written by leading British historians and economists, each chapter stands as a self-contained reading for those who need an overview of the topic, as well as an introduction to and analysis of the controversies among scholars for readers entering or refreshing deeper study. The 20th century was a period of unrivalled change in the British labour market. Technology, social movements, and political action all contributed to an increased standard of living, while also revolutionizing what workers do and how they do it. Covering a range of topics from lifetime work patterns and education to unemployment and the welfare state, this book provides a practical introduction to the evolution of work and pay in 20th century Britain. Contributors to this volume - Dudley Baines, LSE Stephen Broadberry, University of Warwick Nicholas Crafts, University of Warwick Sara Connolly, University of East Anglia Ian Gazeley, University of Sussex Mary Gregory, University of Oxford Sara Horrell, University of Cambridge Paul Johnson, LSE Florence Kondylis, Royal Holloway College, University of London Andrew Newell, University of Sussex Mary O'Mahony, National Institute of Economic and Social Research Michael Sanderson, University of East Anglia Pat Thane, Institute of Historical Research, University of London Jonathan Wadsworth, Royal Holloway College, University of London Christopher Wrigley, University of Nottingham Asghar Zaidi, LSE

Date: 2007
ISBN: 9780199212668
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