The origins of the British welfare state : society, state and social welfare in England and Wales 1800-1945
Harris, Bernard, 1961-2004
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This text provides a comprehensive introduction to the history of social welfare and social policy in Britain before the modern welfare state. It examines the role played by voluntary social provision, as well as the growth of state intervention, in meeting welfare needs.
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Basingstoke : Palgrave Macmillan, 2004.
Collation:
xii, 402 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 376-382) and index.
ISBN:
9780333649985 (pbk)
Dewey class:
362.94209362.942
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English
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BRN:
975516