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. It retains the excellent historical perspective that makes it unique among its competitors, comparing recent policy changes to pre-1950 welfare policy. |
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Page 31
... relief of poverty since 1598 and had its origins in still older communal ( parish - based ) systems of poor relief.57 Throughout its history its practice had varied from place to place . It could provide reasonably generous and wide ...
... relief of poverty since 1598 and had its origins in still older communal ( parish - based ) systems of poor relief.57 Throughout its history its practice had varied from place to place . It could provide reasonably generous and wide ...
Page 34
... relief only to those whom it was believed could be helped to become independ- ent and only in such way as encouraged that independence . COS's chief technique was the appointment and training of volunteers to work on an individual basis ...
... relief only to those whom it was believed could be helped to become independ- ent and only in such way as encouraged that independence . COS's chief technique was the appointment and training of volunteers to work on an individual basis ...
Page 301
... relief on account of temporary sickness and of able - bodied men receiving relief in the labour yard , and to visit the old and infirm cases at least once a quarter ; and the relieving officer should be required to keep a diary with the ...
... relief on account of temporary sickness and of able - bodied men receiving relief in the labour yard , and to visit the old and infirm cases at least once a quarter ; and the relieving officer should be required to keep a diary with the ...
Contents
The First World War and after | 119 |
The interwar years | 153 |
The Second World War and after | 211 |
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