Agrarian Capitalism and Poor Relief in England, 1500-1860 - by Larry Patriquin (Hardcover)

Name: Agrarian Capitalism and Poor Relief in England, 1500-1860 - by Larry Patriquin (Hardcover)
Brand: Palgrave MacMillan
SKU: 1006475046
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This book examines the evolution of public assistance for the poor in England from the late medieval era to the Industrial Revolution.
About the Author: LARRY PATRIQUIN is Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology, Social Welfare and Criminal Justice Studies at Nipissing University, North Bay, Canada.
254 Pages
History, Europe

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Book Synopsis

This book examines the evolution of public assistance for the poor in England from the late medieval era to the Industrial Revolution. Placing poor relief in the context of the unique class relations of agrarian capitalism, it considers how and why relief in England in the early modern period was distinct.

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'It is a book that encourages reflection, and I would recommend it to anyone with an interest in economical development and social welfare.' - A. J. Gritt, The Agricultural History Review

About the Author

LARRY PATRIQUIN is Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology, Social Welfare and Criminal Justice Studies at Nipissing University, North Bay, Canada. He is the author of Inventing Tax Rage: Misinformation in the National Post.

Dimensions (Overall): 8.66 Inches (H) x 5.8 Inches (W) x .77 Inches (D)

Weight: .94 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 254

Genre: History

Sub-Genre: Europe

Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan

Theme: Great Britain, General

Format: Hardcover

Author: Larry Patriquin

Language: English

Street Date: October 11, 2007

TCIN: 1006475046

UPC: 9780230516939

Item Number (DPCI): 247-27-7852

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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