Poverty and Welfare 1830-1914 (Access to History)

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.