Arthur McIvor Bücher

Men in reserve provides the first nationwide study of the reserved occupations, bringing together a wide range of sources including new oral histories, autobiographies, archive, visual and film materials. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1. Men in reserve: recovering the civilian man 2. Raising an 'industrial army': the policy of reservation in the First and Second World Wars 3. 'Making a contribution to the war effort': reactions to reserved status, masculinity and the military 4. Grafters not shirkers: reserved men at work 5. Bodies on the line: risk, health and manliness 6. Outside the factory gates: reserved life on the home front 7. Forgotten: the missing legacy of Britain's reserved occupations Concluding thoughts Index

Focusing on the experience of coal miners, the book delves into lung diseases and the efforts to manage dusty conditions in British mining from the late 19th century to today. It highlights critical concerns regarding occupational health and safety that have often been overlooked in broader health studies, providing a comprehensive examination of the industry's challenges and the legal and voluntary measures implemented to combat these issues.

Focusing on the social history of industrial employers, this study examines the rise of employers' organizations in northern England. It delves into their policies and strategies during a period marked by significant collective activity, providing insights into the dynamics between employers and labor movements. This exploration contributes to a deeper understanding of the historical context and evolution of industrial relations in the region.

A balanced and richly informed survey that investigates how, why and to what degree working lives have been transformed over the last sixty years. McIvor covers themes such as gender, race, class, disability and health in his exploration of how the meaning of employment has been signified by the workers themselves.