Problems of Poverty: An Inquiry into the Industrial Condition of the Poor by Hobson
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"Problems of Poverty: An Inquiry into the Industrial Condition of the Poor" by John A. Hobson is a social and economic analysis written in the late 19th century. This work addresses the systemic issues of poverty in industrial society, delving into the socio-economic structures that contribute to the conditions of the poor, particularly focusing on wage distributions, employment patterns, and the impact of urbanization. The opening of the book sets the stage
for Hobson's inquiry by emphasizing the necessity of defining and measuring poverty accurately. He argues against the narrow legal definitions of poverty and presents a statistical examination of national income, highlighting disparities in wealth distribution among different social classes. Hobson references significant studies, particularly by Charles Booth, to illustrate the extent of poverty in urban areas such as East London. He categorizes the working poor into distinct classes based on income levels and living conditions and discusses the underlying economic and social forces at play, ultimately aiming to provoke a deeper understanding and dialogue about the plight of the impoverished in an industrial society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Hobson, J. A. (John Atkinson), 1858-1940 |
|---|---|
| Title | Problems of Poverty: An Inquiry into the Industrial Condition of the Poor |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Project Gutenberg Distributed Proofreaders |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 53.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | HD: Social sciences: Economic history and conditions, Production |
| Subject | Poor -- Great Britain |
| Subject | Working class -- Great Britain |
| Subject | Sweatshops -- Great Britain |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 10710 |
| Release Date | Jan 1, 2004 |
| Last Update | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 543 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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