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Routledge Inside the Welfare State - British Politics Post-War History

Name: Inside the Welfare State - British Politics Post-War History
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This scholarly work by Routledge examines how the British welfare state actually functioned between 1945 and 1965, moving beyond the legislative framework of the 1940s to reveal the administrative practices that shaped social policy delivery. The book uncovers the decision-making processes of government officials who determined how welfare benefits were distributed to the public, exposing tensions between the welfare state's promise of universal inclusion and traditional attitudes that resisted state aid provision. Through detailed analysis of this formative two-decade period, the study demonstrates how social policy evolved as officials navigated the complexities of implementing unprecedented welfare programmes. This work fills a significant gap in historical scholarship by focusing on the practical realities of welfare administration rather than merely documenting legislative changes, offering readers insight into the human and institutional dimensions of post-war British social reform.

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Examines the British welfare state's administrative practices between 1945 and 1965, revealing how officials actually distributed government aid and social benefits.

Moves beyond 1940s legislation to explore neglected dimensions of social policy implementation and the decision-making processes that shaped welfare provision.

Analyses the tension between the welfare state's inclusive message and ingrained social attitudes that resisted state aid during the post-war period.

Published by Routledge as part of the British Politics and Society series, providing scholarly analysis of 20th-century Great Britain.

Focuses on official practices and institutional dynamics rather than legislative history, offering fresh perspectives on welfare state development.

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Brand: Routledge
Model: Illustrated
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 0415701872
Category: Books > Subjects > History > Europe > Great Britain > 20th Century
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 18 November 2008
Listed Since: 27 December 2006

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