Beatrice potter webb biography sampler
This early work by Beatrice Potter b was originally published in 1926 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography....
Beatrice Webb
| British public figure, sociologist, economist Date of Birth: 22.01.1858 Country: Great Britain |
Content:
- Beatrice Webb: A Pioneer in Labour Studies and Social Reform
- Political Involvement
- Contributions to Labour Studies
- Social Reform and Government Service
- Literary Legacy and Influence
Beatrice Webb: A Pioneer in Labour Studies and Social Reform
Early Life and EducationBeatrice Potter was born into a wealthy family in 1858.
Her father was a barrister, and her extended family included industrialists.
“ In November 1887 ”, he writes in his Autobiography, “ I was induced by Miss Beatrice Potter to take rooms in the same house with them at Bournemouth.
Despite her privileged upbringing, Beatrice pursued self-education and was influenced by the ideas of Herbert Spencer and the cooperative movement.
Political Involvement
In 1882, Beatrice began a romantic relationship with Joseph Chamberlain, a prominent politician.
However, their relationship ended four years later. In 1892, she married Sidney James Webb, an economist and socialist. Beatrice and Sidney became key figures in the Fabian Society, w