Table of Contents

Introduction: Approaching English Poor Law History The Poor Laws in the Eighteenth Century: Changing Patterns of Relief Debates, Experiments, and Reforms, 1800-1832 The New Poor Law takes shape, 1832-1847 Mid-Victorian Poor Relief, 1847-1870 The Revival of Deterrence and the Expansion of Services, 1870-1900 The Eclipsing and Transforming of the Poor Law, 1900-1930 Conclusion Endnotes References Cited Index.

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'...a very useful and concise addition to the literature on the poor laws. It will appeal especially to undergraduate students who should appreciate the emphasis on the varied and contested nature of both history and policy-making.' - Mike McBeth, Journal of Social Policy '...the most comprehensive and succinct introduction to the field currently available.' - Peter Dunkley, Albion

About the Author

Anthony Brundage is Professor of History at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. His books include The Making of the New Poor Law and biographies of Edward Chadwick and John Richard Green. He is a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society, and has served as Executive Secretary of the North American Conference on British Studies.

Reviews

'...a very useful and concise addition to the literature on the poor laws. It will appeal especially to undergraduate students who should appreciate the emphasis on the varied and contested nature of both history and policy-making.' - Mike McBeth, Journal of Social Policy '...the most comprehensive and succinct introduction to the field currently available.' - Peter Dunkley, Albion