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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book examines social study in England and some of Europe's biggest cities, from ancient times through to the beginning of the twentieth century, revealing how historical approaches to poverty persist even today. The author traces the history of poor relief, from Athens' Theoric Fund to the Roman Annona, through to the complex problems of early modern urban centers. These case studies offer deep thematic context, exposing concepts that have remained stubbornly persistent: the inherent acceleration of poor laws, the failure of unrestricted public relief to solve the problem of poverty, and the fact that political expediency often shapes social policy. The author suggests that the most effective means to alleviate poverty lie not in government intervention, but in the unforced charity and love of fellow citizens. This book offers a fascinating historical study that provides valuable insights into the challenges of poverty and the potential of social reform. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781331921080_0
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