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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... rent low enough for the very poor to afford . Tenants experienced intensive supervision : outside doors were locked ... rent- income for their upkeep , and the problem remained that the poorest could not afford the rent necessary for ...
... rent low enough for the very poor to afford . Tenants experienced intensive supervision : outside doors were locked ... rent- income for their upkeep , and the problem remained that the poorest could not afford the rent necessary for ...
Page 124
... rents on their housing in order to retain and attract labour . Such action , however , could meet only a tiny part of the need , which resulted in an unprecedented number of rent strikes and demonstrations for lower rents and better ...
... rents on their housing in order to retain and attract labour . Such action , however , could meet only a tiny part of the need , which resulted in an unprecedented number of rent strikes and demonstrations for lower rents and better ...
Page 125
... RENT . 17 The rent strikes in Glasgow and elsewhere led directly to the Rent and Mortgage Interest ( Rent Restriction ) Act 1915 , which placed statutory restrictions upon rent and mortgage interest rises . Rent controls have never ...
... RENT . 17 The rent strikes in Glasgow and elsewhere led directly to the Rent and Mortgage Interest ( Rent Restriction ) Act 1915 , which placed statutory restrictions upon rent and mortgage interest rises . Rent controls have never ...
Contents
The First World War and after | 119 |
The interwar years | 153 |
The Second World War and after | 211 |
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