About the book
Examining the emergence of the modern conception of free labor — labor that could not be legally compelled, even though voluntarily agreed upon — Steinfeld explains how English law dominated the early American colonies, making violation of al labor agreements punishable by imprisonment. By the eighteenth century, traditional legal restrictions no longer applied to many kinds of colonial workers, but it was not until the nineteenth century that indentured servitude came to be regarded as similar to slavery.
Editions of The Invention of Free Labor
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780807819883
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780807854525
- EBook
- ISBN 9798893130812
- EBook
- ISBN 9781469616407
- EBook
- ISBN 9781469616391
- PDF
- ISBN 9798890866998
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Examining the emergence of the modern conception of free labor — labor that could not be legally compelled, even though voluntarily agreed upon — Steinfeld explains how English law dominated the early American colonies, making violation of al labor agreements punishable by imprisonment. By the eighteenth century, traditional legal restrictions no longer applied to many kinds of colonial workers, but it was not until the nineteenth century that indentured servitude came to be regarded as similar to slavery.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Invention of Free Labor about?
Examining the emergence of the modern conception of free labor — labor that could not be legally compelled, even though voluntarily agreed upon — Steinfeld explains how English law dominated the early American colonies, making violation of al labor agreements punishable by imprisonment. By the eighteenth century, traditional legal restrictions no longer applied to many kinds of colonial workers, but it was not until the nineteenth century that indentured servitude came to be regarded as similar to slavery.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Invention of Free Labor?
Law > Laws of specific jurisdictions and specific areas of law > Employment and labour law: general
Where can I read a sample of The Invention of Free Labor?
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How long is The Invention of Free Labor and how many pages does it have?
The Invention of Free Labor has 286 page(s)
Is The Invention of Free Labor part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Studies in Legal History
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Invention of Free Labor?
Robert J. Steinfeld
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Invention of Free Labor is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780807819883) and paperback(ISBN 9780807854525) and ebook(ISBN 9798893130812) and ebook(ISBN 9781469616407) and ebook(ISBN 9781469616391) and pdf(ISBN 9798890866998)
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