The government, self help and charity, 1847-80
By: Imogen Longton
TO WHAT EXTENT DID CENTRAL GOVERNMENT CONTROL OF POOR RELIEF CHANGE IN THE YEARS 1847-80?, HOW FAR DID INDIVIDUALS DEVELOP, AND ALSO CHALLENGE, THE PREVAILING ORTHODOXY CONCERNING POVERTY AND POOR RELIEF?, HOW SIGNIFICANT WERE CHARITY AND SELF-HELP IN DEALING WITH THE PROBLEM OF POVERTY?