Poverty and Welfare in England, 1700-1850

Poverty and Welfare in England, 1700-1850
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Publisher : Manchester University Press
Total Pages : 308
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ISBN-10 : 0719049407
ISBN-13 : 9780719049408
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Download or read book Poverty and Welfare in England, 1700-1850 written by Steven King and published by Manchester University Press. This book was released on 2000-12-15 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As the Blair government launches a new campaign against poverty, the notion of “the deserving and undeserving poor” raises it head again in the media. The Poor Law, particularly the Old/New Poor Law at the junction of the 18th and 19th centuries in England is again the focus of attention. This book provides the first accessible and comprehensive overview of the literature on poverty and of the welfare policies of the state, as well as the alternative welfare strategies of the poor for the period 1700-1850.


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