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This book charts the growth of the university settlement movement, a fundamental influence in the shaping of the welfare state, from 1918 to Margaret Thatcher's election in 1979. It looks at the complex relationships between charities, the welfare state and individuals and the ways in which change was negotiated over the twentieth century. -- .

Table of Contents

List of figures
List of tables
List of abbreviations
Preface
Acknowledgements
Introduction
1. Historical contexts
2. Living, working and volunteering at the settlements 1918-50
3. Health and well-being
4. Developing citizens
5. The settlements, the citizen and the law
6. Changing communities
Conclusion
Appendix
Bibliography

Poverty Philanthropy and the State

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      Publisher: Manchester University Press
      Publication Date: 11/10/2009 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780719078750, 978-0719078750
      ISBN10: 071907875X

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      This book charts the growth of the university settlement movement, a fundamental influence in the shaping of the welfare state, from 1918 to Margaret Thatcher's election in 1979. It looks at the complex relationships between charities, the welfare state and individuals and the ways in which change was negotiated over the twentieth century. -- .

      Table of Contents

      List of figures
      List of tables
      List of abbreviations
      Preface
      Acknowledgements
      Introduction
      1. Historical contexts
      2. Living, working and volunteering at the settlements 1918-50
      3. Health and well-being
      4. Developing citizens
      5. The settlements, the citizen and the law
      6. Changing communities
      Conclusion
      Appendix
      Bibliography

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