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State, Society and the Poor in Nineteenth-Century England

- In Nineteenth-Century England

By A. Kidd
About State, Society and the Poor in Nineteenth-Century England

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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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780333632543
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 207
  • Published:
  • July 7, 1999
  • Edition:
  • 1999
  • Dimensions:
  • 140x216x13 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 286 g.
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Expected delivery: December 6, 2024

Description of State, Society and the Poor in Nineteenth-Century England

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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