Sidney Webb, Beatrice Potter Webb

Industrial Democracy

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC
• Erscheinungstermin: 26. Oktober 2022
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 49mm
• Gewicht: 1338g
• ISBN-13: 9781015470248
• ISBN-10: 1015470246
• Artikelnr.: 66459565

Autorenporträt

Sidney Webb, born Sidney James Webb on July 13, 1859, in London, is a noted figure in the field of political science and economics and a key member of the Fabian Society. Renowned for his contributions to social reform and his collaboration with his wife, Beatrice Webb, he co-authored numerous books and papers on socialism and the structure of British society. One of his significant works, 'Industrial Democracy' published in 1897, delves into trade unionism and the roles unions play within the industrial system. Webb's treatise presents a thorough analysis of the impact of industry on democracy, emphasizing the necessity for fair labor practices and the empowerment of workers through trade unions. His literary style combines empirical research with a progressive approach to tackling social and economic problems. As a proponent of the cooperative movement, Webb advocated for the democratization of economic policy, which is reflected in his written works. In addition to 'Industrial Democracy,' Sidney Webb's prolific career included pioneering studies in fields such as public administration and the then-emerging welfare state. His works remain a cornerstone in the study of nineteenth and early twentieth-century British socialism.