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Power and Pauperism: The Workhouse System, 1834–1884
Felix Driver
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Paperback. A new perspective on the place of the workhouse in the history and geography of nineteenth-century society and social policy. Series Editor(s): Baker, Alan R. H.; Dennis, Richard; Holdworth, Deryck. Series: Cambridge Studies in Historical Geography. Num Pages: 224 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DB; 3JH; HBTB; JFFA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 366.
Power and Pauperism aims to provide a new perspective on the place of the workhouse in the history and geography of nineteenth-century society and social policy. The workhouse system is set in the wider context in an age associated, paradoxically, with both laissez-faire and increasing state regulation. The study pays particular attention to conflicts over Poor Law policy and workhouse design. Dr Driver demonstrates that despite appearances the workhouse system was far from monolithic, and that official policy was beset with conflict: his study combines a national perspective on the system with a sensitivity to regional variation in policy and ... Read more
Power and Pauperism aims to provide a new perspective on the place of the workhouse in the history and geography of nineteenth-century society and social policy. The workhouse system is set in the wider context in an age associated, paradoxically, with both laissez-faire and increasing state regulation. The study pays particular attention to conflicts over Poor Law policy and workhouse design. Dr Driver demonstrates that despite appearances the workhouse system was far from monolithic, and that official policy was beset with conflict: his study combines a national perspective on the system with a sensitivity to regional variation in policy and ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Condition
New
Series
Cambridge Studies in Historical Geography
Number of Pages
224
Place of Publication
Cambridge, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780521607476
SKU
V9780521607476
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