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Poverty, Philanthropy and the State: Charities and the Working Classes in London, 1918-79
Paperback / softback
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:Paperback / softback | | Pages:240 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 234,Width 156 |
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| Category/Genre | British and Irish History |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9781784993689
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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|Tables
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Manchester University Press
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| Imprint |
Manchester University Press
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| Publication Date |
20 June 2016 |
| Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
This book looks at a number of charities in London between 1918 and 1979, and the ways in which they negotiated the growth of the welfare state and changes in the communities around them.These charities - the 'university settlements'- were founded in the 1880's and 1890's and brought young graduates such as William Beveridge & Clement Attlee to dep
Author Biography
Katharine Bradley is Lecturer in Social History and Social Policy at the University of Kent -- .
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