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Poverty and Welfare in England, 1700-1850 (Manchester Studies in Modern History)
Poverty and Welfare in England 17001850 - Manchester Studies in Modern History Author:Steven King As the Blair government launches a new campaign against poverty, the notion of "the deserving and undeserving poor" raises it head again in the media. The Poor Law, particularly the Old/New Poor Law at the junction of the 18th and 19th centuries in England is again the focus of attention. This book provides the first accessible and comprehensive... more » overview of the literature on poverty and of the welfare policies of the state, as well as the alternative welfare strategies of the poor for the period 1700-1850.« less