ISBN: 9780243292974 - How to Help Cases of Distress: A Handy Reference Book for Almoners, Almsgivers, and Others (classic Reprint) (3 results)

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

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

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book provides insight into relieving the distress experienced by the poor. It begins with an introduction discussing the Principles of Charity and delves into the functions of the municipal administration of the Metropolis. It explores the relationship between the Poor Law and charitable organizations and how, with proper cooperation, both can effectively address cases of distress. The book includes information on the administration of the Poor Laws, as well as how to interact with the Local Government Board. It highlights the importance of inquiry in assessing deserving cases and investigating the best mode of assistance. Additionally, the book emphasizes the importance of personal charity and wholesale charity, urging that wholesale charities be used for interim help and not as a permanent solution. It also offers resources for further reading and references for charitable institutions and their services. 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.…