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Charity, Self-Interest And Welfare In Britain

Charity, Self-Interest And Welfare In Britain

Martin Daunton

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Taylor & Francis Ltd
Año de edición:
1996
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Historia
ISBN:
9781857285369

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These essays present a statement on the long-term development of welfare policy in Britain. Relating to current issues such as the cost of pensions, this work examines provisions for the poor, infirm and aged over four centuries of British history.

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