State, Society and the Poor: In Nineteenth-Century England: 39 (Social History in Perspective)

State, Society and the Poor: In Nineteenth-Century England: 39 (Social History in Perspective)

by Alan Kidd (Author)

Synopsis

Today it is impossible to separate discussion of poverty from the priorities of state welfare. The Poor Law after 1834 offered little more than a 'safety net' for the poorest, and much welfare was organised through charitable societies, self-help institutions and mutual-aid networks.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 216
Edition: 1999 ed.
Publisher: Palgrave
Published: 08 Jul 1999

ISBN 10: 0333632540
ISBN 13: 9780333632543