The Idea Of Poverty: England In The Early Industrial Age
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Author: Gertrude Himmelfarb
Binding: Hardback
Published: Faber and Faber, 1984
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
The Idea Of Poverty: England In The Early Industrial Age presents a meticulous historical analysis of the evolving perceptions and realities of poverty during a pivotal era in British history. This scholarly work chronicles the intellectual and social responses to destitution as England transitioned into an industrial society, revealing the complex interplay of economic change, moral philosophy, and public policy. Himmelfarb illustrates how the very concept of poverty was reshaped by the burgeoning industrial landscape, detailing the various theories and reforms proposed to address widespread hardship. The narrative uncovers the profound shifts in societal attitudes towards the poor, offering a critical examination of the ideologies that underpinned Victorian social welfare. It argues for a nuanced understanding of poverty's historical construction, making it an essential read for anyone interested in social history and the origins of modern welfare states.
Author: Gertrude Himmelfarb
Binding: Hardback
Published: Faber and Faber, 1984
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
The Idea Of Poverty: England In The Early Industrial Age presents a meticulous historical analysis of the evolving perceptions and realities of poverty during a pivotal era in British history. This scholarly work chronicles the intellectual and social responses to destitution as England transitioned into an industrial society, revealing the complex interplay of economic change, moral philosophy, and public policy. Himmelfarb illustrates how the very concept of poverty was reshaped by the burgeoning industrial landscape, detailing the various theories and reforms proposed to address widespread hardship. The narrative uncovers the profound shifts in societal attitudes towards the poor, offering a critical examination of the ideologies that underpinned Victorian social welfare. It argues for a nuanced understanding of poverty's historical construction, making it an essential read for anyone interested in social history and the origins of modern welfare states.