The Factory Controversy: A Warning Against Meddling Legislation (1855)

by Harriet Martineau

Book Overview

The Factory Controversy: A Warning Against Meddling Legislation is a book written by Harriet Martineau in 1855. The book discusses the controversy surrounding the regulation of factories during the Industrial Revolution in Britain. Martineau argues against excessive government intervention in the factory system, claiming that it would lead to economic harm and a loss of individual freedom. She also critiques the working conditions in factories, calling...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1167168038
• ISBN13: 9781167168031
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 60 Pages
• Weight: 0.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"