The Ethics and Economics of Family Endowment - Hardcover

Rathbone, Eleanor R

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1025638522 ISBN 13: 9781025638522

Publisher: Tradd Street Press, 2026

Synopsis

"The Ethics and Economics of Family Endowment" is a seminal exploration of social policy and economic justice, written by the influential reformer Eleanor R. Rathbone. The work provides a rigorous examination of the financial challenges facing families and the societal obligations toward child-rearing. Rathbone argues for a system of family allowances paid directly to mothers, positing that such a measure is not only a matter of social welfare but a fundamental requirement for gender equality and economic stability.

By analyzing the intersection of domestic labor and the public economy, the book challenges traditional wage theories that fail to account for the needs of dependents. Rathbone's insights delve into the moral implications of poverty and the potential for state intervention to alleviate the burdens of the working class. This work stands as a cornerstone of early 20th-century social reform, bridging the gap between ethical philosophy and practical economic application. It remains an essential text for those interested in the history of the welfare state, feminist economic thought, and the evolution of social security systems.

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Edition details

• Publisher: Tradd Street Press
• Publication date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1025638522
• ISBN 13: 9781025638522
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 122