Problems of Poverty: An Inquiry into the Industrial Condition of the Poor by Hobson

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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
Note Reading ease score: 53.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary "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.)
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
Most Recently Updated Dec 20, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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