The Poor Man's Controversy (1769)

by John Mannock and George Bishop Jr.

Book Overview

The Poor Man's Controversy is a book written by John Mannock in 1769. It is a treatise on the social and economic conditions of the poor in England during the 18th century. The book argues that the poor are not responsible for their poverty, but rather it is a result of the unjust economic system that favors the wealthy. Mannock argues that the rich have a moral obligation to help the poor, and that the government should take steps to alleviate poverty...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164058320
• ISBN13: 9781164058328
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 140 Pages
• Weight: 0.43 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"