Fabian Research Department 

 Publications 



The Fabian Research Department was formed in 1912 

 for the purpose of systematising the research into social 

 problems, which has always been a part of the work of the 

 Society. 



The first fruits of this step is the present Report on the 

 Rural Problem. 



The next Report, now being drafted by Mr. and Mrs. 

 Sidney Webb, will treat of the " Control of Industry " and 

 will be published in 1914, and an investigation into the 

 operations and sphere of Industrial Insurance is now being 

 set on foot. 



The Fabian Research Department has its own offices and 

 staff and its expenses are defrayed by special funds contri- 

 buted in part by non-members interested in investigation 

 rather than propaganda. Membership in the Research 

 Department is open to all members of the Society, and any 

 others willing to give help may be co-opted as associates. 



For further information apply to the Fabian Society, 

 3 Clement's Inn, Strand, London, W.C., or the Fabian Re- 

 search Department, 37 Norfolk Street, Strand, London, W.C. 



October, 1913. 



