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Child Labor in City Streets

By Edward Nicholas Clopper
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The author examines the widespread employment of children in urban public spaces, surveying common occupations—news sellers, bootblacks, peddlers, messengers, delivery and market stand children—their causes and extent in American and European cities, and their effects on health, schooling, and delinquency. The book presents statistical and observational material, traces public apathy and a laissez-faire policy, reviews struggles for regulation, and compares continental approaches. It concludes that street child labor produces harmful results and recommends prohibition and alternative adult provision of services rather than mere regulation.

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Edward Nicholas Clopper

Edward Nicholas Clopper was an American author and social reformer known for his work addressing the pressing issues of child labor in urban environments. His notable book, "Child Labor in City Streets," sheds light on the harsh realities faced by children in industrial settings during the early 20th century. Clopper's writing contributed to the growing awareness and advocacy for labor reforms, highlighting the need for protective legislation for vulnerable youth. Through his work, he played a role in the broader movement aimed at improving the conditions of working children and promoting social justice.

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