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Red Globe Press - The Origins of the British Welfare State

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Explore the historical evolution of social support in England and Wales with this scholarly work from Red Globe Press. Covering the years 1800 to 1945, this book tracks the massive transformations in how the state manages welfare and social responsibility. By utilizing the latest historical and social science research, the text examines the specific challenges faced by British society during the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. It provides a clear look at how these early problems created the groundwork for modern statutory and welfare systems. Readers will gain a deep understanding of how provision expanded across vital sectors including health, housing, education, and poverty relief. This is an essential resource for anyone studying the development of the British state and its changing relationship with the needs of its citizens.

Key Features

Covers a significant historical period from 1800 to 1945 to show long-term changes in British welfare.

Uses recent historical and social science research to provide an updated perspective on social welfare history.

Analyzes the foundation of statutory provision in key areas like health, housing, and education.

Examines the roots of poverty relief and how early societal problems shaped modern welfare systems.

Focuses on the specific social and political developments within England and Wales.

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hardcover
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Amazon UK
Release Date
27 May 2004
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04 January 2007

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