This classic study clearly sets out the story of changing political attitudes towards the problem of poverty in Britain from the 1880s, and describes in detail the legislative attempts to deal with it in the first decade of the twentieth century. Focusing on social legislation such as health and unemployment insurance, old age pensions and the improvemnt of basic school standards, Gilbert demonstrates that there were both political and philanthropic motivations for chnage following the breakdown of hte deterrent Poor Law. ...
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This classic study clearly sets out the story of changing political attitudes towards the problem of poverty in Britain from the 1880s, and describes in detail the legislative attempts to deal with it in the first decade of the twentieth century. Focusing on social legislation such as health and unemployment insurance, old age pensions and the improvemnt of basic school standards, Gilbert demonstrates that there were both political and philanthropic motivations for chnage following the breakdown of hte deterrent Poor Law. The fear of socialism; the political profit to be gained from welfare legislation; the condition of the people question, and the immediate concern of the poor physical condition of the Boer War recruits - all ensured the problems of poverty were tackled by the establishment of the socical insurance.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. Clean from markings In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 850grams, ISBN: 0751201642.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. Clean from markings. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 850grams, ISBN: 0751201642.
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Seller's Description:
This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. Clean from markings In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 800grams, ISBN: 0751201642.
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Seller's Description:
This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. Clean from markings. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 800grams, ISBN: 0751201642.
