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A History Of Vagrants And Vagrancy And Beggars And Begging

A History Of Vagrants And Vagrancy And Beggars And Begging

Ribton-Turner, Charles James

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Fiction AnthologiesGeneral Military HistoryGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1163312207
ISBN13: 9781163312209
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 758
Weight: 2.82
Height: 1.51 Width: 7.50 Depth: 9.25
Language: English
A History Of Vagrants And Vagrancy And Beggars And Begging by Charles James Ribton-Turner is a comprehensive exploration of the social and cultural phenomenon of vagrancy and begging throughout history. The book delves into the origins of vagrancy and begging, tracing their roots back to ancient civilizations and examining how they have evolved over time. Ribton-Turner explores the various factors that have contributed to the rise of vagrancy and begging, including poverty, unemployment, and social exclusion. He also examines the different forms of vagrancy and begging, from the wandering mendicant to the organized beggar gangs of the 19th century. The book also looks at the ways in which society has responded to vagrancy and begging, from the establishment of workhouses and poor laws to the development of modern social welfare programs. Ribton-Turner analyzes the effectiveness of these measures, as well as the ethical and moral implications of treating vagrants and beggars as social outcasts. Overall, A History Of Vagrants And Vagrancy And Beggars And Begging provides a fascinating and thought-provoking look at a complex and often misunderstood aspect of human society. It is a must-read for anyone interested in social history, sociology, or criminology.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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