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An Economic History of the English Poor Law, 1750–1850 Boyer, George R. (Cornell University, New York)
An Economic History of the English Poor Law, 1750–1850
Boyer, George R. (Cornell University, New York)
The late eighteenth century saw a significant increase in relief generosity for able-bodied paupers under the Poor Law of 1597. This book examines the political motivation, regional variations and the economic and demographic impact of relief until its abolition in 1834.
312 pages, 41 tables, 10 diagrams
| Media | Books Hardcover Book (Book with hard spine and cover) |
| Released | June 29, 1990 |
| ISBN13 | 9780521364799 |
| Publishers | Cambridge University Press |
| Pages | 312 |
| Dimensions | 237 × 161 × 26 mm · 598 g |
| Language | English |