The Historical Development Of Child-Labor Legislation In The United States (1921) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781165076925)

The Historical Development Of Child-Labor Legislation In The United States (1921) by Miriam E. Loughran is a comprehensive analysis of the evolution of child labor laws in the United States from the colonial period to the early 20th century. The book explores the socio-economic factors that led to the exploitation of children in the workforce, and the efforts made by various individuals and organizations to curb this practice through legislative action. The author provides a detailed account of the different laws and regulations that were enacted at the federal and state levels, and their impact on the working conditions of children. She also examines the role of labor unions, women's groups, and child welfare organizations in advocating for child labor reform. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of child labor laws in the United States, and provides insight into the social and political climate of the time. It is written in a clear and concise style, and includes numerous primary source documents and statistical data to support the author's arguments. Overall, The Historical Development Of Child-Labor Legislation In The United States is a well-researched and informative book that sheds light on an important aspect of American history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Miriam E. Loughran
ISBN-10: 1165076926
ISBN-13: 9781165076925
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 112
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.35lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.23d