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ROBERT OWEN IBD

KESSINGER PUBLISHING, LLC
04 / 2007
9781432524500
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Sinopsis

Robert Owen: The Founder of Socialism in England is a biographical account of the life and work of Robert Owen, a prominent social reformer and industrialist who lived in the 19th century. Written by Arthur John Booth, the book traces Owen?s life from his humble beginnings in Wales to his rise as a successful businessman and his eventual advocacy for social change.The book explores Owen?s ideas about the role of education and the importance of creating a more equitable society. It also delves into his experiments in communal living, such as the New Lanark cotton mills and the utopian community of New Harmony in Indiana.Booth provides a detailed analysis of Owen?s contributions to the socialist movement in England, including his support for workers? rights, his advocacy for the abolition of child labor, and his efforts to create cooperative societies. The book also examines Owen?s influence on other social reformers of his time, including Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels.Overall, Robert Owen: The Founder of Socialism in England offers a comprehensive and insightful look at the life and legacy of one of the most important figures in the history of British socialism. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of social reform and the development of socialist thought in England.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world?s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.