The English poor laws. : Their history, principles and administration. Three lectures originally given at the University Settlement for Women, Southwark.

  • Lonsdale, Sophia.
Date:
1902
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    @ur treatment of the S*oor. . . BY . Sir WILLIAM CHANCE, Bart,, M.A., Author of The Better Administration of the Poor Law; Children under the Poor Law, &c., &c. Crown 8vo. Cloth. 240 pp. 2s. 6d. CONTENTS :—A Model Union and its Lessons ; Old Age Pensions (the various Schemes) ; The English Poor Law and Friendly Societies ; Public and Private Charity ; In Defence of Poor Law Schools. pall mall gazette :— At a time when the Poor Law is once more the subject of impassioned denunciation in respect to its treatment of both young and old, it would, we think, be well if the public could be got to study with due seriousness the facts contained in this volume. They are to be learnt nowhere else more concisely or convincingly. The book is full of valuable evidence as well as of close reasoning. . . . This volume should certainly be read by every guardian of the poor. MANCHESTER GUARDIAN :—This book is full of knowledge and good sense. Besides valuable chapters on the Poor Law and Friendly Societies, on Public and Private Charity, and in Defence of Poor Law Schools, the author also deals with the Old Age Pension Question. He reviews the numerous schemes, and his remarks as to the dangers and difficulties of partial and sectional measures are valuable. POOR LAW OFFICERS' JOURNAL :-The author is able to show clearly what has been accompHshed and is now in process of develop- ment, and for that reason his book is welcome. BRISTOL times AND MIRROR:- For those interested Poor Law administration this book will be found invaluable. m LONDON: P. S. KING & SON, Orchard House, Westminster. a 2