An economic history of the English Poor Law 1750-1850
Boyer, George R.1990
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The late 18th 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.
Main title:
An economic history of the English Poor Law 1750-1850 / George R. Boyer.
Author:
Imprint:
Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 1990.
Collation:
xiii,297p. : ill., 1map ; 24cm.
Notes:
Bibliography: p273-287. - Includes index.
ISBN:
9780521364799
Dewey class:
362.580942362.58Bo(790)
LC class:
HV245
Local class:
362.58Bo(790)
Language:
English
Subject:
Index terms:
England
BRN:
1277593