English Poor Law Policy

A clear-eyed portrait of welfare, policy, and power that still resonates today. Beatrice Webb's English Poor Law Policy speaks with the authority of a reformer and the insight of a careful analyst, inviting readers to trace how ideas about responsibility, governance, and social justice shaped a nation. This compact, rigorous work offers a sharp, accessible analysis of the late nineteenth century British policy landscape. Webb blends economic history with social policy critique, illuminating...