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The Making of the Irish Poor Law, 1815-43
Hardback
Main Details
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The Making of the Irish Poor Law, 1815-43
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Peter Gray
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Hardback | | Pages:392 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 234,Width 156 |
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| Category/Genre | British and Irish History |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9780719076497
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| Classifications | Dewey:362.50941509033 |
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| Audience | | General | | Tertiary Education (US: College) | | Professional & Vocational | |
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Manchester University Press
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| Imprint |
Manchester University Press
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| Publication Date |
1 March 2009 |
| Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
Presents an account of the origins and introduction of the Irish Poor Law. This book examines the debates preceding and surrounding the 1838 act on the nature of Irish poverty and the responsibilities of society towards it. It describes the implementation of the Poor Law between 1838 and 1843 under the controversial direction of George Nicholls.
Author Biography
Peter Gray is Professor of Modern Irish History at Queen's University Belfast -- .
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