Charity, Self-Interest And Welfare In Britain: 1500 To The Present

by Martin Daunton (Editor)

First published in 1996. These essays present a statement on the long-term development of welfare policy in Britain. Relating to current issues such as the cost of pensions, this work examines provisions for the poor, infirm and aged over four centuries of British history.

276 pages, Hardcover

First published June 27, 1996

About the author

Martin James Daunton is Professor of Economic History at the University of Cambridge.