A Hidden Workforce Women Homeworkers in Britain, 1850-1985 |
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| Author:
| Pennington, Shelley
Westover, Belinda |
| Series title: | Women in Society Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-349-19854-2 |
| Publication Date: | Apr 1989 |
| Publisher: | Palgrave Macmillan
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| Book Format: | Ebook |
| List Price: | USD $29.99 |
Book Description:
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A study of women homeworkers in the context of the changing status of women from 1850 to 1985, this examines the changes in the homework labour force, and the alternatives open to women. The authors critically evaluate attempts to improve the position of homeworkers and comment on future prospects.
A study of women homeworkers in the context of the changing status of women from 1850 to 1985, this examines the changes in the homework labour force, and the alternatives open to women. The authors critically evaluate attempts to improve the position of homeworkers and comment on future prospects.