[Provides] strong evidence for the continuing vibrancy, dynamism, and diversity of the voluntary sector in twentieth-century Britain and should prove useful not just to historians of twentieth-century British social and political life, but also to social and political scientists, as well as policymakers.
Oliver Blaiklock, Twentieth Century British History
fascinating collection of essays ... a very welcome contribution ... Read moreto the suprisingly small number of books on the history of voluntarism. And if it encourages others to explore a fascinating and little known aspect of British history, so much the better.
Simon Fowler, Business History
The Ages of Voluntarism is part of an important and growing literature, reminding historians of the continuing existence and relevance of voluntary action in a space somewhere in between histories of the state, society and culture.
Charlotte Clements, History
Entirely sensible, engaging and robust, The Ages of Voluntarism is recommended to anyone interested in the history and politics of volunatrism, doubly so for policy makers concerned with voluntary action.
Anjelica Finnegan, Political Studies Review Vol. 11
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