Child Labor in the British Victorian Entertainment Industry 1875–1914
Description
Child labor greatly contributed to the cultural and economic success of the British Victorian theatrical industry. This book highlights the complexities of the battle for child labor laws, the arguments for the needs of the theatre industry, and the weight of opposition that confronted any attempt to control employers.
Keywords
Performing ArtsSocial ScienceSociologyMarriage & FamilyHistoryEuropeGreat BritainTheaterHistory & CriticismDanceClassical & Ballet
2015Book
Author(s)Dyan Colclough
PublisherPalgrave Macmillan US
ISBN9781137503176
LanguageEnglish
