Women's Work And Wages : Kessinger Publishing : 9781437366310 : 1437366317 : 10 Dec 2008 : Women's Work and Wages: A Phase of Life in an Industrial City is a book written by Edward Cadbury and originally published in 1907. It is a detailed study of the working conditions and wages of women in Birmingham, England during the early 20th century. The book examines the various industries that employed women, including the manufacture of buttons, pens, and jewelry, as well as the textile and food industries. Cadbury provides statistical data on wages, hours worked, and living conditions, and also includes personal accounts from women workers.The book is divided into two parts. The first part provides an overview of the various industries and the conditions under which women worked. It also discusses the impact of industrialization on women's work and the role of women in the labor market. The second part of the book focuses on the wages earned by women and the cost of living in Birmingham. C