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Proposals for Raising a Colledge of Industry of All Useful Trades an Husbandry (Classic Reprint): With Profit for the Rich, a Plentiful Living for the Poor, and a Good Education for Youth - Couverture souple

John Bellers

 
9781332183050: Proposals for Raising a Colledge of Industry of All Useful Trades an Husbandry (Classic Reprint): With Profit for the Rich, a Plentiful Living for the Poor, and a Good Education for Youth

Synopsis

This book is an intriguing and multifaceted treatise on poverty. The author, himself an influential figure in the world of social reform, believed that poverty was a solvable problem, given the right approach. As such, he devoted his talents to drafting a proposal for a college founded on the principles of skilled labor, healthy living, and equal opportunity for all. He provided in depth analysis of the benefits for both the poor and the wealthy, as well as the nation as a whole. Although written in the early 18th century during a time of great social upheaval, the ideas and solutions presented retain relevance in the present day. The author provided a well-reasoned argument for his plan to educate, employ, and house the poor in a way that would benefit society as a whole. The book is particularly valuable for its insights into social and economic conditions of the time and the author's vision for an improved society. The ideas presented in this book will be of interest to anyone curious about the historical underpinnings of social welfare programs, particularly with regard to vocational training and job creation.

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