The ties that bind: Master and servant in Massachusetts, 1800-1850

The ties that bind: Master and servant in Massachusetts, 1800-1850

It was common practice for US courts during the 19th century to use the language of master and servant to describe the relationship between employer and employee. A history of this practice in Massachusetts between 1800-50 is presented.

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Veröffentlicht in:Labor history 1989-03, Vol.30 (2), p.193-227
1. Verfasser: Tomlins, Christopher L.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Employment
History
Law
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Zusammenfassung:It was common practice for US courts during the 19th century to use the language of master and servant to describe the relationship between employer and employee. A history of this practice in Massachusetts between 1800-50 is presented.
ISSN:0023-656X
1469-9702
DOI:10.1080/00236568900890151