Lectures on Statistics and Political Economy: As Affecting the Condition of the Operative and Laboring Classes (1832)

""Lectures on Statistics and Political Economy: As Affecting the Condition of the Operative and Laboring Classes"" is a book written by Robert Wilmot Horton in 1832. The book is a collection of lectures that were delivered by the author on the subjects of statistics and political economy, and how they impact the lives of working-class people. Horton's lectures explore various topics such as the causes of poverty, the effects of industrialization on the working-class, and the role of government in improving the condition of the laboring classes. He also discusses the importance of education and the need for labor unions to protect the rights of workers.The book provides a comprehensive overview of the economic and social conditions of the working-class in the early 19th century. It is a valuable resource for historians and scholars interested in the history of labor and economic policy. The book is written in a clear and accessible style, making it suitable for a general audience as well. Overall, ""Lectures on Statistics and Political Economy"" is an important work that sheds light on the challenges faced by working-class people in the early days of industrialization.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.