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The Evolution of the British Welfare State:

A History of Social Policy Since the Industrial Revolution
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Palgrave Macmillan, 2009 - Political Science - 448 pages
Derek Fraser's book has established itself as a classic text on the history of social policy and social ideas in Britain since the Industrial Revolution. This fourth edition features a revised Introduction, incorporates the latest research and extends the coverage of the final chapter, bringing the story right up to the present day.

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User Review  - Jan-Maat - Goodreads

I've read the second edition of this useful book which ends with the legislation of the first Labour government but begins with the factory legislation, the new Poor Law of 1832, legislation on worker's housing and takes in the legislation of the last Liberal government. Read full review

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Contents

Perspectives on the history of welfare
1
The factory question
16
The Poor Law
38
Copyright

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About the author (2009)

Derek Fraser was Formerly Vice-Chancellor, University of Teesside, UK.

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