ISBN: 9780243005185 - Report of the Committee on the Subject of Pauperism and a House of Industry in the Town of Boston (classic Reprint) (3 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This insightful book on the subject of poverty examines the history and effectiveness of workhouses and almshouses for aiding impoverished populations in England and Massachusetts. The author draws on reports from committees and overseers of the time, presenting a detailed analysis of the results of establishing such institutions. The book explores the impact of these establishments on the well-being of the poor, the cost-effectiveness of different approaches, and the challenges faced in providing adequate care. The author argues that well-managed workhouses can be an effective means of providing relief to the poor while promoting self-sufficiency, offering a valuable historical perspective on a topic of continued relevance today. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. …