Society And Pauperism: English Ideas On Poor Relief, 1795-1854
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Author: J. R. Poynter
Binding: Hardback
Published: MELBOURNE UNIVERSITY PRESS, 1969
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
This scholarly work chronicles the evolution of English thought regarding poverty and its alleviation between 1795 and 1834, a pivotal era in social policy. It meticulously details the intellectual currents and societal pressures that shaped approaches to poor relief, presenting a comprehensive analysis of the arguments and reforms of the period. The author uncovers the complex interplay between economic theory, moral philosophy, and practical governance, illustrating how these forces converged to redefine public responsibility for the indigent. Readers gain insight into the historical foundations of welfare systems, understanding the profound debates that informed legislative changes. This academic text offers a rigorous examination of Society And Pauperism: English Ideas On Poor Relief, 1795-1834, making it an essential resource for historians and social scientists.
Author: J. R. Poynter
Binding: Hardback
Published: MELBOURNE UNIVERSITY PRESS, 1969
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
This scholarly work chronicles the evolution of English thought regarding poverty and its alleviation between 1795 and 1834, a pivotal era in social policy. It meticulously details the intellectual currents and societal pressures that shaped approaches to poor relief, presenting a comprehensive analysis of the arguments and reforms of the period. The author uncovers the complex interplay between economic theory, moral philosophy, and practical governance, illustrating how these forces converged to redefine public responsibility for the indigent. Readers gain insight into the historical foundations of welfare systems, understanding the profound debates that informed legislative changes. This academic text offers a rigorous examination of Society And Pauperism: English Ideas On Poor Relief, 1795-1834, making it an essential resource for historians and social scientists.