The Act for the Amendment of the Poor Laws

by Great Britain Poor Law Commissioners and John Frederick Archbold

Book Overview

Passed by the British Parliament in 1834, the Poor Law Amendment Act was a sweeping reform of the country's welfare system that had far-reaching implications for the lives of millions of citizens. This authoritative edition includes the full text of the act, as well as detailed analysis and commentary by legal expert John Frederick Archbold. A must-read for anyone interested in the history of social policy in Great Britain.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 102282614X
• ISBN13: 9781022826144
• Release Date: July 2023
• Publisher: Legare Street Press
• Length: 296 Pages
• Weight: 0.92 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"