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Explore the foundational history of social welfare with this scholarly work from Routledge. Originally published in 1805, A Treatise of the Laws for the Relief and Settlement of the Poor provides a comprehensive summary of the various laws governing poor relief in Great Britain during that era. This Volume I serves as a vital resource for researchers and students. It goes beyond a simple list of regulations by condensing the laws and disentangling the underlying theory and doctrine of each. By explaining how these theories were intended to be applied in practice, the text offers deep insight into the social structures of the time. As part of the Routledge Library Editions: The History of Social Welfare, this book is an essential primary source for anyone studying 19th-century poor relief and the evolution of welfare systems. It provides the historical context necessary to understand the legal and social frameworks that shaped early modern governance.

Key Features

Provides a detailed summary of the vast array of Great Britain laws regarding poor relief as they existed in 1805.

Acts as a valuable primary source for academic research into 19th-century social welfare and relief systems.

Offers deep analysis by disentangling the theory and doctrine behind each specific law mentioned.

Explains the practical application of legal theories to show how laws were intended to function in real-world settings.

Part of the Routledge Library Editions: The History of Social Welfare series for specialized historical study.

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Release Date
27 February 2018
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28 April 2018

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