Welfare and Old Age in Europe and North America The Development of Social Insurance |
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| Author:
| Harris, Bernard |
| Series title: | Perspectives in Economic and Social History Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-84893-189-3 |
| Publication Date: | Aug 2012 |
| Publisher: | Taylor & Francis Group
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| Imprint: | Routledge |
| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | AUD $231.00 |
Book Description:
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Over the last twenty years, historians have become increasingly interested in the role of non-state organizations in the development of welfare services. This study is particularly focused on the role of friendly societies and other insurance bodies in the provision of aid for the elderly and the sick.
Over the last twenty years, historians have become increasingly interested in the role of non-state organizations in the development of welfare services. This study is particularly focused on the role of friendly societies and other insurance bodies in the provision of aid for the elderly and the sick.