ABSTRACT

Marwick argues that economic development in Scotland was severely delayed until the 18th Century unlike neighbouring countries. Originally published in 1936, this study aims to explore key features of economic development in Victorian Scotland to promote more understanding of this issue. Issues discussed include ownership of land and capital, administration and finances of industry, organisation of trade and marketing, labour and recruitment, trade unions, housing and other aspects which impact on the standard of life. This title will be of interest to students of Economics and Industrial History.

part intro|2 pages

Introduction

part |9 pages

Scotland at the Commencement of the Victorian Age

part I|19 pages

Landownership

chapter I|8 pages

Mineral Values

part II|82 pages

Organization of Industry

chapter II|20 pages

Ownership and Control

chapter II|19 pages

Financial Aspects

chapter III|10 pages

Internal Administration

chapter IV|17 pages

Commercial Development

chapter V|5 pages

Combinations of Capital

part III|49 pages

Life and Labour

chapter II|7 pages

Labour Supply and Migration

chapter II|3 pages

The Employment of Children

chapter III|2 pages

Apprenticeship

chapter IV|10 pages

Wages

chapter V|7 pages

Hours of Labour

chapter VI|18 pages

Social Provision

part IV|43 pages

Social Organizations and Movements

chapter I|17 pages

Trade Unionism

chapter II|7 pages

Trades Councils

chapter III|4 pages

Benefit Societies

chapter IV|13 pages

Housing Reform

part |9 pages

Scotland at the End of the Nineteenth Century