Foundations of the Welfare StateA fully revised and rewritten second edition of a book which is now regarded as a classic. Takes full advantage of new research and places strong emphasis on voluntary action and the role of women in the shaping of social policy. |
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Page 21
... charity than others : the towns probably better than the countryside . East London was especially fortunate owing to proximity to the largest concentration of wealth in the country --the remainder of London . In general the availability ...
... charity than others : the towns probably better than the countryside . East London was especially fortunate owing to proximity to the largest concentration of wealth in the country --the remainder of London . In general the availability ...
Page 59
... charity . Although as difficult as ever to quantify , charity continued to flourish in all its forms . Paternalistic landowners such as the Duke of Bedford and Lord Salisbury provided cottages for their workers , as did the urban ...
... charity . Although as difficult as ever to quantify , charity continued to flourish in all its forms . Paternalistic landowners such as the Duke of Bedford and Lord Salisbury provided cottages for their workers , as did the urban ...
Page 94
... charity . The growth and variety of charity was evident in all countries with significant numbers of inhabitants able to afford donations ; every- where the influence of religion upon philanthropy was significant . Charity also provided ...
... charity . The growth and variety of charity was evident in all countries with significant numbers of inhabitants able to afford donations ; every- where the influence of religion upon philanthropy was significant . Charity also provided ...
Contents
The First World War and after | 119 |
The interwar years | 153 |
The Second World War and after | 211 |
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