World Heritage Site: New Lanark
Publication Year: 2018
Publication Type: Book chapter
Publication Identifier: WHEA3D4C7D716
Summary
New Lanark, under Robert Owen's leadership from 1800 to 1813, emerged as a pioneering model of industrial success combined with social reform. Owen transformed the site into one of the most advanced and humane workplaces of its time, achieving both commercial prosperity and groundbreaking achievements in education, moral, and physical welfare for workers—particularly children. The study highlights how Owen's innovative approach to labor conditions, education, and community living laid the foundation for modern social reform movements. By analyzing historical records and Owen's writings, the research provides insights into the challenges and triumphs of integrating industrial progress with humanitarian goals during a pivotal era of industrialization.
Citation
Cole, G. D. H. (2018). New Lanark, 1800–1813. The Life of Robert Owen, 90–115. https://doi.org/10.4324/9780429442957-6
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