Origins of the british welfare state, the: society, state and social welfare in england and wales, 1800-1945
Auteur :
Harris, Bernard
Éditeur :
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
ISBN :
9780333649985
Date de publication :
27 mai 2004
Dimensions :
22,8 x 15,2 x 2,8 cm
Poids :
620 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
Provides a comprehensive introduction to the history of social welfare and social policy in Britain before the modern welfare state. It examines the role played by voluntary social provision (including self-help and mutual aid), as well as the growth of state intervention, in meeting welfare needs.