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Beatrice Potter Webb

    22 de enero de 1858 – 30 de abril de 1943

    Esta influyente socióloga y economista profundizó en la historia laboral y la reforma social. Su trabajo se caracterizó por una investigación meticulosa y una dedicación a impulsar el cambio social. Se le atribuye la acuñación del término 'negociación colectiva' y fue fundamental en la fundación de instituciones que moldearon el pensamiento social y económico. Su legado reside en su impacto duradero en la política social moderna y el movimiento obrero.

    England Under Free Trade: An Address Delivered to the Sheffield Junior Liberal Association, 8Th November, 1881
    The Break-up of the Poor Law: Being Part one of the Minority Report of the Poor law Commission
    The History Of Trade Unionism (1920)
    The Truth about Soviet Russia
    Soviet Communism
    English Local Government
    • English Local Government

      English Poor Law History: Part I. the Old Poor Law

      • 470 páginas
      • 17 horas de lectura

      Focusing on social history and legal aspects concerning the lower classes, this work delves into the English Poor Law history. Beatrice Potter Webb, who faced personal loss in her early years, was influenced by her father's connections in business and politics. Her collaboration with Sidney James Webb, whom she married, led to significant contributions in sociology, including eleven influential volumes. This republished edition includes a new introductory biography, highlighting Webb's impact on the study of social conditions and economic history in Britain.

      English Local Government
    • Soviet Communism

      A New Civilisation? - Vol. I

      • 552 páginas
      • 20 horas de lectura

      Focusing on the social structure and principles of early 20th-century USSR, this work by Beatrice and Sidney Webb explores the implications of Soviet Communism. The authors, prominent sociologists and collaborators, provide insights shaped by their extensive research on labor and economic history. The book is part of a series that reflects their significant contributions to sociology, alongside a new introductory biography that contextualizes their work. Their collaboration has had a lasting impact on the understanding of social reform and labor conditions.

      Soviet Communism
    • The Truth about Soviet Russia

      • 134 páginas
      • 5 horas de lectura

      Focusing on the historical context of communist Russia, this work delves into the complexities of Soviet society as perceived by Beatrice Potter Webb. Born into a prominent family, she became a significant figure in sociology, collaborating extensively with her husband, Sidney James Webb, on numerous influential texts. Their research and writings shaped the understanding of social conditions in Britain and beyond. This edition includes a new introductory biography that highlights her contributions to social reform and economic history.

      The Truth about Soviet Russia
    • The History Of Trade Unionism (1920)

      • 808 páginas
      • 29 horas de lectura

      The book is a facsimile reprint of a scarce antiquarian work, preserving its historical significance and cultural importance. Readers may encounter imperfections typical of aged texts, such as marks and notations. This edition aims to protect and promote literature by providing an affordable, high-quality reproduction that remains faithful to the original.

      The History Of Trade Unionism (1920)
    • This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

      Bibliography of Road-Making and Roads in the United Kingdom
    • This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

      English Local Government From the Revolution to the Municipal Corporations Act: The Manor and the Borough; Volume 3
    • The Decay of Capitalist Civilisation

      • 206 páginas
      • 8 horas de lectura

      Published in 1923, this book is a Marxist critique of capitalism by one of the founders of the London School of Economics. Webb argues that the decline of capitalism is not only inevitable but necessary for the progress of humanity. She suggests that the rise of the working class and the emergence of socialist movements will lead to the downfall of capitalism and the creation of a more just society.

      The Decay of Capitalist Civilisation