Gray, Robert: The Factory Question and Industrial England, 1830-1860

Name: Gray, Robert: The Factory Question and Industrial England, 1830-1860
Brand: Cambridge Academic
SKU: 978-0-521-49659-9
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The factory question and industrial England, 1830-1860 addresses the continuing controversy over industrialisation. It investigates different perceptions of the 'factory system' either as a threat or as a promise, and the contested meanings of waged work in industry. Making use of a great variety of sources, such as sermons, medical treatises, fictional and visual representations, Robert Gray places the languages of debate in their cultural contexts, paying particular attention to the shifting constructions of class and gender in the rhetoric of reform, and the ambiguities and tensions inherent in 'protective' legislation. He then relates patterns of conflict over factory legislation to the features of specific industrial towns. The combination of regional, cultural and textual analysis makes this book a coherent and original contribution to the study of industrial Britain in the nineteenth century.

ISBN: 978-0-521-49659-9

GTIN: 9780521496599

Über den Autor Gray, Robert

Bob Gray was a Captain with the Arlington County Fire Department (ACFD) when he responded to the Pentagon on September 11, 2001. After fighting the fire and performing search and rescue work, he was assigned as a technical rescue team (TRT) and collapse team leader.Shortly after retiring and moving to Texas, Bob suffered a significant fall which resulted in a severe traumatic brain injury; doctors' prognoses for recovery were not promising. Against all odds, Bob overcame several medical setbacks and has returned to a full and active life.From these experiences, Bob works to help and encourage others who are facing challenges. He shares his story, struggles, and triumphs with first responders, veteran groups, and other organizations. In addition, he continues to provide proactive training to deal with trauma to first-responder organizations. In his spare time, he enjoys cycling, cooking, spending time at White Rock Lake, and relaxing with his family.To visit Bob's Facebook, Instagram or LinkedIn pages open linktr.ee/rtgray105