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Pauperism And Poor Laws

Pauperism And Poor Laws

Pashley, Robert

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ISBN10: 1432641735
ISBN13: 9781432641733
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 1 2007
Pages: 436
Weight: 1.40
Height: 0.97 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Pauperism and Poor Laws by Robert Pashley is a comprehensive study of the social and economic conditions of the poor in England during the 19th century. The book provides an in-depth analysis of the Poor Laws, which were the primary means of providing assistance to the poor at the time, and their impact on society. Pashley examines the causes of poverty, including unemployment, illness, and family breakdown, and argues that the Poor Laws were inadequate in addressing these issues. He also discusses the various forms of relief available to the poor, such as workhouses, outdoor relief, and charitable organizations, and assesses their effectiveness. The book concludes with a discussion of possible reforms to the Poor Laws, including the establishment of a national system of education and the provision of more comprehensive medical care. Overall, Pauperism and Poor Laws provides a valuable historical perspective on the challenges of poverty and social welfare in 19th century England.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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