Society and Pauperism: English Ideas on Poor Relief, 1795-1834 [SIGNED]

Society and Pauperism: English Ideas on Poor Relief, 1795-1834 [SIGNED]

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NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Photo is of the actual book - please note wear and tear. A description of our secondhand books is not always available. Please contact us if you have a question about this title.

Author: J. R. Poynter

Format: Hardback

Remarks on Condition : Condition: Good with mild foxing and tanning, Dust Jacket: fair with general shelfwear with some tears along the spines and edges., In good condition


This is a book by J. R. Poynter, a professor of history at the University of Melbourne, that provides a comprehensive and critical analysis of the social and political thought on poor relief in England from the French Revolution to the Poor Law Amendment Act of 1834. The book examines the various ideas and debates on poverty, charity, welfare, and reform that emerged among different groups and individuals, such as Malthus, Bentham, Cobbett, Owen, and Chadwick. The book also explores the impact of these ideas on the legislation and administration of poor relief, as well as the social and economic conditions of the poor. The book was published by Melbourne University Press in 1969 and has 367 pages. Additional remarks: This book is also signed by the author.
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NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Photo is of the actual book - please note wear and tear. A description of our secondhand books is not always available. Please contact us if you have a question about this title.

Author: J. R. Poynter

Format: Hardback

Remarks on Condition : Condition: Good with mild foxing and tanning, Dust Jacket: fair with general shelfwear with some tears along the spines and edges., In good condition


This is a book by J. R. Poynter, a professor of history at the University of Melbourne, that provides a comprehensive and critical analysis of the social and political thought on poor relief in England from the French Revolution to the Poor Law Amendment Act of 1834. The book examines the various ideas and debates on poverty, charity, welfare, and reform that emerged among different groups and individuals, such as Malthus, Bentham, Cobbett, Owen, and Chadwick. The book also explores the impact of these ideas on the legislation and administration of poor relief, as well as the social and economic conditions of the poor. The book was published by Melbourne University Press in 1969 and has 367 pages. Additional remarks: This book is also signed by the author.