Experience of Work in Early Modern England

Combining qualitative and quantitative analysis, this book deepens our understanding the preindustrial economy, and rethinks not only who did what, but also the implications of these findings for major debates about structural change, gender, pay and economic development. This title is also available as open access on Cambridge Core.

List of contents

Introduction; 1. Uncovering the world of work; 2. Working people; 3. Places of work; 4. Rhythms of work; 5. Housework and carework; 6. Agriculture and food production; 7. Crafts and construction; 8. Commerce and money management; Conclusion; Bibliography; Index.

About the author

Jane Whittle is Professor of Economic and Social History at the University of Exeter and her publications include The Development of Agrarian Capitalism and Consumption and Gender in the Early Seventeenth-Century Household.

Product details

• Authors: Taylor Aucoin, Hailwood Mark, Hannah Robb, Jane (University of Exeter) Hailwood Whittle, Whittle Jane
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Release: 31.08.2025
• EAN: 9781316519943
• ISBN: 978-1-316-51994-3
• No. of pages: 345
• Series: Cambridge Studies in Economic History - Second Series
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Business > Economics; England, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Economic History, Economic history, 18th century, c 1700 to c 1799, 17th century, c 1600 to c 1699, Social and cultural history, Gender studies: women and girls, 16th century, c 1500 to c 1599, Sociology: work and labour