Poverty, Philanthropy and the State - Charities and the Working Classes in London, 191879

Informationen zum Autor Katharine Bradley is Lecturer in Social History and Social Policy at the University of Kent Klappentext This book charts the growth of the university settlement movement, a fundamental influence in the shaping of the welfare state, from 1918 to Margaret Thatcher's election in 1979. It looks at the complex relationships between charities, the welfare state and individuals and the ways in which change was negotiated over the twentieth century. Zusammenfassung This book charts the growth of the university settlement movement, a fundamental influence in the shaping of the welfare state, from 1918 to Margaret Thatcher's election in 1979. It looks at the complex relationships between charities, the welfare state and individuals and the ways in which change was negotiated over the twentieth century. -- . Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction1. Historical contexts2. Living, working and volunteering at the settlements 1918-503. Health and well-being4. Developing citizens5. The settlements, the citizen and the law6. Changing communitiesConclusionAppendixBibliographyIndex

Product details

• Authors: Katharine Bradley, Katherine Bradley, Bradley Katherine
• Publisher: Manchester University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 20.06.2016
• EAN: 9781784993689
• ISBN: 978-1-78499-368-9
• No. of pages: 240
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Regional and national histories; London, Greater London, European History, 20th Century, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Philanthropy & Charity, HISTORY / Social History, Social & cultural history, 20th century history: c 1900 to c 2000, HISTORY / Europe / Great Britain / 20th Century, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Volunteer Work, 20th century, c 1900 to c 1999, British & Irish history, Social and cultural history, Charities, Voluntary Services & Philanthropy, Charities, voluntary services and philanthropy, No poverty