The prevention of destitution
by Webb, Sidney (1859-1947)
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- Paperback
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About This Item
London : Longmans, Green and Co., 1911. Special edition. Softcover. Library copy. Poor paperback copy; edges somewhat dust-dulled and nicked. Spine worn; covers loose. Text remains clear and without blemish. Library marks remain. Physical description: vi, 348 pages, diagrams, 23 cm. Notes: Includes bibliographical references. Contents: Preface.- Destitution as a disease of society.- How to prevent the destitution that arises from sickness.- Destitution and eugenics.- How to prevent the destitution arising from child neglect.- Sweating and unemployment as causes of destitution.- How to prevent unemployment and under-employment.-(Insurance.- The enlarged sphere of voluntary agencies in the prevention of destitution.- The need for a common register and a registrar of public assistance.- The ""moral factor.""- Index. Subjects: Great Britain Royal Commission on the Poor Laws and Relief of Distress; Charities Great Britain; Unemployed Great Britain; Poverty.
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- Bookseller
- MW Books Ltd. (IE)
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- Title
- The prevention of destitution
- Author
- Webb, Sidney (1859-1947)
- Format/Binding
- Softcover
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Special edition
- Binding
- Paperback
- Publisher
- London : Longmans, Green and Co.
- Date Published
- 1911
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