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Explores the impact of the highly controversial means test in south Wales and north-east England

Trade Review
...the author has made full use of primary sources in both regions, and she reaches significant conclusions. -- .

Table of Contents

Introduction
Part I
1. Unemployment and the depression in interwar Britain
Part II: 1931–34
2. Defiance and disobedience: local government, the unemployed and Whitehall
3. Accusations, image and experience: the effects of the means test, 1931–34
4. Taking a stand: the response of the unemployed 1931–34
Part III: 1935–41
5. The government attempts to take a stand: the establishment of the UAB and mass action
6. Towards the welfare state: class, community and the collective action, 1936–41
Conclusion
Appendices
Bibliography
Index

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      Publisher: Manchester University Press
      Publication Date: 11/30/2013 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780719086809, 978-0719086809
      ISBN10: 0719086809

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Explores the impact of the highly controversial means test in south Wales and north-east England

      Trade Review
      ...the author has made full use of primary sources in both regions, and she reaches significant conclusions. -- .

      Table of Contents

      Introduction
      Part I
      1. Unemployment and the depression in interwar Britain
      Part II: 1931–34
      2. Defiance and disobedience: local government, the unemployed and Whitehall
      3. Accusations, image and experience: the effects of the means test, 1931–34
      4. Taking a stand: the response of the unemployed 1931–34
      Part III: 1935–41
      5. The government attempts to take a stand: the establishment of the UAB and mass action
      6. Towards the welfare state: class, community and the collective action, 1936–41
      Conclusion
      Appendices
      Bibliography
      Index

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