A New View of Society, by Robert Owen
Essays on the Principle of the Formation of the Human Character, and The Application of the Principle to Practice
| Description: |
In this influential essay, Welsh factory owner and social reformer Robert Owen argued that humans change according to their environments. By his reasoning, safer conditions and shorter workdays produced healthier, satisfied employees and resulted in increased productivity and profits. Exhibited as part of Treasures from the Collections - Celebrating 175 Years: 1830-2005. Third rotation. |
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| Origin: | 1813 |
| Created By: |
Robert Owen |
| Publisher: |
Cadell and Davies, Strand |
| Source: |
http://images.indianahistory.org/cdm/ref/collection/dc014/id/81 |
| Collection: |
Treasures from the Indiana Historical Society |
| Copyright: |
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| Geography: |
Scotland--Lanark |
| Subjects: |
Economic & social conditions Social science Socialism Socialists Owen, Robert, 1771-1858 |
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