Methods of social reform : essays critical and constructive / by Thomas Mackay
1896, First edition. London : John Murray. Good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. An unread copy. Spine bands and panel edges slightly bumped and rubbed as with age. Internally, bright and clean. Remains quite well-preserved overall. Item #339132
Physical description: 363 pages; 20 cm. Contents:
Poor law reform -- The poor law as an obstacle to thrift -- The working classes and the poor law -- Old age pensions and the state -- The abuse of statistics -- The poor law and charity -- People's banks -- Freedom of exchange v. The "collective bargain." Subjects: Poor Great Britain. Poor laws Great Britain. Social problems Great Britain. Great Britain Social conditions 19th century. Genre: Illustrated.
Price: €85.00