''Work and Wages, Part 1: Foreign Competition'' is a book written by Sydney John Chapman in 1904. This book explores the impact of foreign competition on the labor market and wages in England during the early 20th century. Chapman examines the causes and effects of foreign competition on various industries, such as textiles and ironworks, and how it affected the working class. Additionally, he discusses the role of trade unions and the government in regulating wages and working conditions. This book provides a historical perspective on the economic and social challenges faced by the working class in England during a time of rapid industrialization and globalization.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.