The Voluntary Citizen: An Enquiry into the Place of Philanthropy in the Community

by Constance Braithwaite

Overview

Originally published in 1938, The Voluntary Citizen discusses the distinctive features of charity and voluntary social service and gives the author’s views as to their scope and limitations, especially in relation to the public social services at the time.

It also assembles and co-ordinates the available information about the income of various groups of charities and gives an estimate of the total income of all charities in England and Wales.

The last section of the book describes in detail the organization and problems of district nursing as an example of a voluntarily organized social service.

Today it can be read in its historical context.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781032998787
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	04/01/2025
Series:	Routledge Revivals
Pages:	364
Product dimensions:	5.06(w) x 7.81(h) x (d)

About the Author

Constance Braithwaite (1904–1985) was, at the time of original publication, based in the Social Study Department, The University of Edgbaston, Birmingham.

Table of Contents

Introduction.  Section I – Philanthropy and Citizenship: An Essay in Social Philosophy  1. The Case for Public Social Services  2. The Inherent Limitations of the State  3. The Place of Voluntary Personal Service  4. Philanthropy and Socialism  5. The Voluntary Citizen  Section II – The Income of Charities in England and Wales: A Statistical Survey  6. The Scope and Limitations of the Available Figures  7. Charities in London 1908–1927  8. Charities in Liverpool 1907–1933  9. Voluntary Hospitals in England and Wales 1924–1934  10. Other Information on Charities and Charitable Receipts  11. An Estimate of the Amount of Receipts of All Charities in England and Wales and a Statistical and Economic Comparison with Public Social Service Finance  Section III – District Nursing Associations: An Example of a Voluntarily Organized Social Service  12. Summary of the History and General Position of District Nursing  13. District Nursing in a Large City – Birmingham  14. District Nursing in a Small Town – Banbury  15. District Nursing in a Rural Area of Oxfordshire  16. The Departments of Work of District Nursing Associations  17. The Income of District Nursing Associations  18. Conclusions.  References.  Index.