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Poverty, Philanthropy and the State: Charities and the Working Classes in London, 1918-79
Hardback
Main Details
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Poverty, Philanthropy and the State: Charities and the Working Classes in London, 1918-79
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Katherine Bradley
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Hardback | | Pages:240 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 234,Width 156 |
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| Category/Genre | British and Irish History |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9780719078750
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| Classifications | Dewey:362.55763094210904 |
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| Audience | | General | | Tertiary Education (US: College) | | Professional & Vocational | |
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| Illustrations |
Illustrations, black & white
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Manchester University Press
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| Imprint |
Manchester University Press
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| Publication Date |
10 November 2009 |
| Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
This book charts the growth of the university settlement movement, a fundamental influence in the shaping of the welfare state, from 1918 to Margaret Thatcher's election in 1979. It looks at the complex relationships between charities, the welfare state and individuals and the ways in which change was negotiated over the twentieth century. -- .
Author Biography
Katharine Bradley is Lecturer in Social History and Social Policy at the University of Kent -- .
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