The Winding Road to the Welfare State Economic Insecurity and Social Welfare Policy in Britain |
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| Author:
| Boyer, George R. |
| Series title: | The Princeton Economic History of the Western World Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-691-21711-6 |
| Publication Date: | Jun 2021 |
| Publisher: | Princeton University Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | AUD $59.99 |
Book Description:
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How did Britain transform itself from a nation of workhouses to one that became a model for the modern welfare state? The Winding Road to the Welfare State investigates the evolution of living standards and welfare policies in Britain from the 1830s to 1950 and provides insights into how British working-class households coped with economic insecuri
How did Britain transform itself from a nation of workhouses to one that became a model for the modern welfare state? The Winding Road to the Welfare State investigates the evolution of living standards and welfare policies in Britain from the 1830s to 1950 and provides insights into how British working-class households coped with economic insecuri