Public Assistance of the Poor in France

From the Middle Ages to the Late 19th Century (New Edition)

Autori

• Emily Greene Balch

Parametri

Pagine

146pagine

Tempo di lettura

6ore

• Economia e affari

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Focusing on historical state institutions and social arrangements, this book examines efforts to alleviate poverty in France, utilizing both primary sources like Church archives and secondary sources such as Monnier's work. It provides a comparative analysis with contemporary systems in Britain and the United States, including early poverty statistics. The concise account highlights the evolution of social institutions, maintaining its relevance over a century after its initial publication.

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Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2015

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