Methods of social reform : and other papers /

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Jevons, William Stanley, 1835-1882
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: London : Macmillan and co., 1883.
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • Amusements of the people.- The rationale of free public libraries.- The use and abuse of museums.- "Cram."- Trade societies: their objects and policy.- On industrial partnerships.- Married women in factories.- Manchester statistical society; inaugural address.- British association, opening address as president of Section F.- Cruelty to animals; a study in sociology.- On the United Kingdom alliance and its prospects of success.- Experimental legislation and the drink traffic.- On the analogy between the post office, telegraphs, and other systems of conveyance of the United Kingdom, as regards government control.- The post office and blank cheques.- A state parcel post.- The railways and the state.