History of Work in Britain, 1880-1950

ARTHUR MCIVOR is Senior Lecturer in History at the University of Strathclyde.

• List of TablesAcknowledgementsIntroductionThe Historiography and Theorising of WorkThe Changing Labour ForceThe Experience of Work: Deskilling, Intensification and Alienation?Exercising Control: Employers and the Management of LabourWork Conditions, Occupation and HealthRegulating Work: The Role of the StateWomen, Gender Relations and Inequalities at WorkTrade Unions, Work and PoliticsConclusion: Labour Transformed?BibliographyIndex.

'McIvor documents patterns of continuity and change at work that, whilst familiar, are presented with theoretical observation in an accessible, clear format under one cover. He has produced an invaluable source for students of labour history.' - Michael Richardson, University of the West of England, Work, employment and society - Journal of The British Sociological Association '...well informed, clearly written, logically organised and as alert to differences and discontinuities as it is to similarities and continuities.' - John Benson, University of Wolverhampton, Scottish Economic & Social History 'A well structured and well written book which will undoubtedly encourage a varied discussion with regard to the issues raised.' - Raymond Pate, Southport College