Caring County? by Steven King
This comparative study gathers together new research by local historians into aspects of welfare in Hertfordshire spanning four centuries and focusing on towns and villages across the county, including Ashwell, Cheshunt, Hertford, Pirton, and Royston, amongst many others. In so doing it makes a valuable contribution to the current debate about the spatial and chronological variation in the character of welfare regimes within single counties, let alone more widely. As well as viewing poor relief geographically and chronologically, the book also considers the treatment of particular groups such as the aged, the mad, children, and the unemployed, and shows how, within the constraints of the relevant welfare laws, each group was dealt with differently, giving a more nuanced picture than has perhaps been the case before. The overarching question that the book attempts to answer is how effectively Hertfordshire cared for those in need. With chapters on madhouses, workhouses, certified industrial schools, the Foundling Hospital, pensions, and medical care, the book covers a very broad range of topics through which a complex picture emerges. While some officials seem to have been driven by a relatively narrow sense of their obligations to the poor and vulnerable, others appear to have tailored welfare packages to their precise needs. Naturally, self-interest played a part: if the weakest citizens were well managed, vagrancy might be lessened, the spread of disease contained, and control maintained over the cost of looking after the poor and sick. It seems that Hertfordshire was relatively nimble and sensitive in discovering and treating its people's needs. Evidence is beginning to emerge, in other words, that Hertfordshire was in essence a caring county.
King, Steven: - Steven King is a well-seasoned director, senior graphic designer, illustrator and photographer with extensive experience in advertising, branding, product development and creative execution in both print and digital environments. His numerous forms of artwork have appeared in many published books, packaging, games, and toys. Among Steven's recognitions, he has been featured multiple times in the Adobe Illustrator WOW Book which showcases the world's best artists and designers working in Adobe Illustrator. Steven is best known for creating detailed educational illustrations for U-Haul International, one of the most iconic and recognized brands in North America. While working directly with leading scientists on these educational illustrations, he was inspired to write his own picture books to make learning fun while helping children understand science.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781909291126 |
| ISBN 10 | 1909291129 |
| Title | Caring County? |
| Author | Steven King |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | University of Hertfordshire Press |
| Year published | 2013-11-30 |
| Number of pages | 320 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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