Domestic Service (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781023571449)

"Domestic Service," by Lucy Maynard Salmon, offers a comprehensive exploration into the lives and labor of household employees. This second edition, featuring an added chapter on domestic service in Europe, delves into the social and economic conditions shaping the experiences of servants throughout history.

A cornerstone of labor and social history, this meticulously researched work examines the complexities of domestic service. Salmon provides invaluable insights into the roles, responsibilities, and societal perceptions of those working within private households. Explore the historical context of these essential, yet often overlooked, members of society.

This seminal study remains relevant for anyone interested in understanding the evolution of work, the dynamics of social class, and the enduring legacy of domestic service.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

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Author: Lucy Maynard Salmon
ISBN-10: 1023571447
ISBN-13: 9781023571449
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Language: English
Published: 03/29/2025
Pages: 300
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.93lbs
Size: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.63d