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Agrarian Capitalism and Poor Relief in England, 1500-1860: Rethinking the Origins of the Welfare State

Larry Patriquin

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This book examines the evolution of public assistance for the poor in England form the late medieval era to the Industrial Revolution. Placing poor relief in the context of the unique class relations of agrarian capitalism, it considers how and why relief in England in the early modern period was distinct, with comparisons made to Scotland, Ireland, France and Germany. Challenging and provocative, the author argues for a class-based reinterpretation of the origins of the welfare state.

Language: English

Pages: 280

Format: Hardcover

Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan

Release: November 15, 2007

ISBN: 0230516939

ISBN 13: 9780230516939

Agrarian Capitalism and Poor Relief in England, 1500-1860: Rethinking the Origins of the Welfare State

Larry Patriquin

2/5 ( ratings)

This book examines the evolution of public assistance for the poor in England form the late medieval era to the Industrial Revolution. Placing poor relief in the context of the unique class relations of agrarian capitalism, it considers how and why relief in England in the early modern period was distinct, with comparisons made to Scotland, Ireland, France and Germany. Challenging and provocative, the author argues for a class-based reinterpretation of the origins of the welfare state.

Language: English

Pages: 280

Format: Hardcover

Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan

Release: November 15, 2007

ISBN: 0230516939

ISBN 13: 9780230516939

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