Poverty and Welfare 1830-1914

by Peter Murray

This volume examines a number of themes central to 19th-century social and political history in Britain. Looking in detail at the 1834 reform of the "Poor Law," the author considers the context in which the law was framed and the social values of those who supported and opposed it. Additionally, the changing attitudes towards poverty are examined, as well as its meaning in 1914 versus 1830.

144 pages, Paperback

First published July 1, 1999

Reviews

[Alastair Kemp · Rating 3 out of 5]

I always find the idea of the well-balanced view an interesting supposition. It seems to assume that one must always come to some view that remains in the middle ground. And this supposition itself is a well balanced view and thus it affirms itself. If you truly believe something that is skewed away from public opinion after using all the available evidence damn well hold on to it...

What is important though is the good research. This book seems to have it. I ended up reading this as it was the only book available on the subject at my public library. However it is aimed at A level readers and as such requires a well blanced view. Having said that if my child had to use this for their A levels I would be perfectly happy, as it is a nicely rounded little book as background for further research.

[Johanne · Rating 2 out of 5]

Dry but brief intro suitable for A level i'd suggest