Robert Owen and his Legacy
Download or Read eBook Robert Owen and his Legacy PDF written by Chris Williams and published by University of Wales Press. This book was released on 2011-11-15 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Author | : Chris Williams |
Publisher | : University of Wales Press |
Total Pages | : 284 |
Release | : 2011-11-15 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780708324448 |
ISBN-13 | : 0708324444 |
Rating | : 4/5 (48 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Robert Owen and his Legacy by : Chris Williams
Book excerpt: A radical thinker and humanitarian employer, Owen made a major contribution to nineteenth-century social movements including co-operatives, trade unions and workers' education. He was a pioneer of enlightened approaches to the education of children and an advocate of birth control.