The State and the Poor (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Geoffrey Drage

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1332315798 ISBN 13 : 9781332315796

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Explore the evolution of welfare and poverty policy in early 20th‑century Britain. This nonfiction work surveys the many factors shaping Poor Law administration, from vagrancy to old age pensions, through the lens of practical experience and policy debate.

This edition presents Geoffrey Drage’s concise memorandum on key issues, offering a clear, accessible look at how law, administration, and finance intersect in the care of the poor. It frames the challenges, reforms, and real‑world impacts of welfare systems in a turbulent era.

• A practical overview of the Poor Law as it stood before major reforms, with emphasis on administration and finance.


• Discussion of statutory frameworks, local government structure, and the roles of central and local authorities.


• Insights into categories of relief, including vagrancy, mental disability, aged poor, and children in need.


• Historical context for how welfare policy evolved and the debates that shaped later reforms.

Ideal for readers interested in social policy history, public administration, and the roots of welfare law.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1332315798
• ISBN 13: 9781332315796
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 269
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