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Routledge Medicine, Charity and Mutual Aid - History Book

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Explore a unique perspective on British social history with Medicine, Charity and Mutual Aid: The Consumption of Health and Welfare in Britain, c.1550-1950. While many studies focus on the donors or the institutions behind welfare, this Routledge publication shifts the focus to the recipients of charity. This volume provides a deep look into how health and welfare were actually consumed in British towns and cities over four centuries. It addresses important questions regarding social control, community cohesion, and the complex relationship between those providing aid and those receiving it. By examining the role of the recipient, this book fills a significant gap in the scholarly study of the voluntary sector and historical urban studies. It is an essential resource for students and researchers interested in the evolution of medicine, charity, and the social structures of British urban life from the mid-16th to the mid-20th century.

Key Features

Shifts the historical focus from donors and institutions to the actual recipients of charity and welfare.

Covers a broad historical timeline from 1550 to 1950 to track changes in British health and aid.

Analyzes the social dynamics of British towns and cities through the lens of historical urban studies.

Explores the connection between charity, medicine, and community power structures.

Addresses key academic questions regarding social cohesion and the methods of social control.

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Format
Hardcover
Domain
Amazon UK
Release Date
28 June 2013
Listed Since
13 February 2007

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