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Chalmers, Chalmers

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Rethinking poverty, charity, and public duty in a changing world.

This concise collection gathers selections on how society should respond to want, balancing justice with compassion and asking who should bear the burden of relief.

The pages examine the clash between private charity and state support, and what constitutes a fair and effective system. It traces debates on outdoor relief, parishes, and the role of the church in social reform, drawing on historical proposals and modern critiques alike. Through the lens of Thomas Chalmers and his successors, it surveys legislation, policy experiments, and the moral questions that accompany attempts to relieve distress without creating dependence.

Explore the tension between humanity and justice in welfare policy.
See how outdoor relief, workhouses, and public funds have been evaluated by reformers and officials.
Learn how proposed changes to administration and funding sought to balance voluntary effort with state help.
Understand the arguments for and against aligning charitable action with legal rights and public duty.

Ideal for readers of social history, economic thought, and the long debate over how best to care for the poor.

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�diteur: Forgotten Books
Date d'�dition: 2018
Langue: anglais
ISBN 10: 1440057389
ISBN 13: 9781440057380
Reliure: Broch�
Nombre de pages: 393
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Problems of Poverty (Classic Reprint)

Thomas Chalmers

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ISBN 10 : 1440057389 ISBN 13 : 9781440057380

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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the complex relationship between economic prosperity and the moral character of a nation's populace. The author, a prominent figure in his time, examines the question of how to ensure sufficiency and comfort for the working classes, a topic that was of paramount importance in the early 19th century amidst social unrest and industrial change. Drawing upon a range of economic theories, particularly those regarding population growth and the limits of land cultivation, the author argues that a nation's economic well-being is inextricably linked to the moral and religious education of its people. He contends that, despite the advancements in technology and labor efficiency, the pursuit of mere material prosperity will fall short of its goals if the moral fabric of society is neglected. The author also challenges prevailing notions about the inevitable degradation of the working classes as population expands, suggesting instead that a flourishing peasantry depends on a balance between industriousness and a taste for the "secondary enjoyments" of life. Ultimately, this book offers a profound exploration of the social and economic challenges of the early industrial era, urging readers to consider the interconnectedness of economic progress, moral development, and the welfare of the common man. 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 r�f. du vendeur 9781440057380_0

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