A Compendium of the Operations of the Poor Law Amendment Act: With Some Practical Observations On Its Present Results, and Future Apparent Usefulness

by Edward Hughes

Hughes provides an illuminating analysis of the Poor Law Amendment Act, examining its effects on poverty and social welfare in England in the mid-19th century. Drawing on his experience as a Poor Law Commissioner, he offers practical suggestions for improving the implementation of the law and addressing the root causes of poverty.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1020683511
• ISBN13: 9781020683510
• Release Date: July 2023
• Publisher: Legare Street Press
• Length: 134 Pages
• Weight: 0.81 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.1" x 9.2"