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An Inquiry Into The Moral, Social, And Intellectual Condition Of The Industrious Classes Of Sheffield, Part 1: The Abuses And Evils Of Charity, Especi

An Inquiry Into The Moral, Social, And Intellectual Condition Of The Industrious Classes Of Sheffield, Part 1: The Abuses And Evils Of Charity, Especi

Holland, George Calvert

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ISBN10: 1164573098
ISBN13: 9781164573098
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 136
Weight: 0.42
Height: 0.29 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
An Inquiry Into The Moral, Social, And Intellectual Condition Of The Industrious Classes Of Sheffield, Part 1: The Abuses And Evils Of Charity, Especially Of Medical Charitable Institutions is a book written by George Calvert Holland and published in 1839. The book examines the living conditions and social status of the working class in Sheffield, a city in England known for its steel industry. Holland's work is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on the negative effects of charity on the working class. The author argues that charity, particularly medical charitable institutions, perpetuate poverty by creating a dependency on outside aid rather than promoting self-sufficiency. Holland suggests that charity should be reformed to encourage self-help and self-reliance among the working class.The book provides a detailed analysis of the living conditions of the working class in Sheffield, including their housing, wages, and education. Holland also examines the social and moral issues faced by the working class, such as alcoholism and prostitution.Overall, An Inquiry Into The Moral, Social, And Intellectual Condition Of The Industrious Classes Of Sheffield, Part 1: The Abuses And Evils Of Charity, Especially Of Medical Charitable Institutions is an important historical document that sheds light on the challenges faced by the working class in 19th century England and offers insights into the debate surrounding the role of charity in poverty alleviation.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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