Sweatshops in the Sun; Child Labor on the FarmStudy of the social implications of child labour among migrant workers in the USA, commenting on violations of labour legislation in respect of minimum wage, minimum age and working conditions for young workers in the rural worker force - includes interviews with migrant workers (incl. Minority group workers) and their families, and covers living conditions, poverty, access to education, occupational health and occupational safety, farmers' attitudes, etc. Bibliography pp. 206 to 212, illustrations and references. |
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