9780243291984 - The History of the Poor; Their Rights, Duties, and the Laws Respecting Them, Vol. 2: In a Series of Letters (Classic Reprint) de Ruggles, Thomas (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book is an engrossing review of the history, evolution, and significance of poor laws from their inception in the 16th century to the present day. The author examines the changing attitudes towards the poor and the ways in which these laws have been applied at different times and in different places. The book also contains a wealth of statistical information on the number of people receiving poor relief and the cost of providing it. Drawing from a range of sources, this book illuminates the complexities of the issue of poverty and provides a comprehensive overview of the ways in which it has been addressed throughout history. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.