Lees, Lynn Hollen
The Solidarities of Strangers: The English Poor Laws and the People, 1700-1948
- ISBN 13:
- 9780521030663
- author:
- Lees, Lynn Hollen
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2007
- Pages:
- 392
- Dimensions:
- 152 mm X 229 mm
- Genre:
- British & Irish history
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Solidarities of Strangers: The English Poor Laws and the People, 1700-1948 by Lynn Hollen Lees This study of English policies towards the poor from the 17th century to the present day reveals how individuals and officials negotiated welfare settlements. The English poor laws underwent cycles of generosity and meanness, affecting men and women in unequal ways. Lees explores how cultural definitions of entitlement, rather than available resources, determined the amounts and beneficiaries of welfare. The history of welfare in England and Wales was marked by periods of change in attitudes towards poverty, rather than a steady improvement. This nuanced approach to the subject sheds light on the complexities of welfare policy and its impact on those who relied on it. By examining the intersection of official actions and individual stories, Lees provides a rich and detailed understanding of the English poor laws and their enduring legacy.
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