The Forty-eight Hours Week

Published in 1892, this pioneering study offers a detailed analysis of the effects of a reduced workweek on the productivity, health, and welfare of workers in an industrial setting. Drawing on extensive data collected over the course of a year-long experiment, Mather makes a compelling case for the benefits of shorter working hours for both employees and employers.

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