The Foundations of the Welfare State by Pat Thane

The Foundations of the Welfare State by Pat Thane

A fully revised and rewritten second edition of a book which is now regarded as a classic. Takes full advantage of new research and places strong emphasis on voluntary action and the role of women in the shaping of social policy. It retains the excellent historical perspective that makes it unique among its competitors, comparing recent policy changes to pre-1950 welfare policy.

'Its particular strengths in dealing with women, with international comparisons and with the first half of the twentieth century will make it a welcome addition to the existing literature'

Journal of Social Policy (of the previous edition)

Thane, Pat: - Pat Thane is a Research Professor in Contemporary British History at King's College London. Previously Professor of Contemporary History at the University of Sussex and the Institute of Historical Research, University of London, she has been a Visiting Professor in New York, China, Australia, Japan, Taiwan, and Chile. She is also a convenor of History and Policy and President of the Social History Society UK and a Fellow of the British Academy. Her publications include Sinners? Scroungers? Saints? Unmarried Motherhood in Twentieth Century Britain (2013, with Tanya Evans), Unequal Britain: Equalities in Britain since 1945 (2010), Old Age in English History (2000) and The Foundations of the Welfare State (1996).

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ISBN 13	9780582279520
ISBN 10	0582279526
Title	The Foundations of the Welfare State
Author	Pat Thane
Series	Longman Social Policy In Britain Series
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Taylor & Francis Ltd
Year published	1996-11-22
Number of pages	376
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