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Observations On The Management Of The Poor In Scotland And Its Effects On The Health Of The Great Towns is a book written by William Pulteney Alison in 1840. The book is a critical analysis of the Scottish system of poor relief and its impact on the health of the urban population. It examines the causes of poverty, the provision of relief, and the living conditions of the poor in Scotland during the early 19th century.Alison provides a detailed account of the Scottish poor laws and their administration, highlighting the inadequacies of the system and the harsh treatment of the poor. He argues that the system of relief was insufficient and did little to alleviate poverty, leading to widespread disease and poor health among the urban population.The book also examines the living conditions of the poor in the great towns of Scotland, including Edinburgh and Glasgow. Alison describes the overcrowded and unsanitary conditions in which many of the poor lived, and the impact this had on their health and wellbeing.Observations On The Management Of The Poor In Scotland And Its Effects On The Health Of The Great Towns is a significant work in the history of social welfare and public health in Scotland. It provides a valuable insight into the conditions faced by the poor during the early 19th century and highlights the need for reform in the Scottish poor relief system.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781164874720
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 206
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. September 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x11 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 281 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 3. Juli 2024
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Observations On The Management Of The Poor In Scotland And Its Effects On The Health Of The Great Towns is a book written by William Pulteney Alison in 1840. The book is a critical analysis of the Scottish system of poor relief and its impact on the health of the urban population. It examines the causes of poverty, the provision of relief, and the living conditions of the poor in Scotland during the early 19th century.Alison provides a detailed account of the Scottish poor laws and their administration, highlighting the inadequacies of the system and the harsh treatment of the poor. He argues that the system of relief was insufficient and did little to alleviate poverty, leading to widespread disease and poor health among the urban population.The book also examines the living conditions of the poor in the great towns of Scotland, including Edinburgh and Glasgow. Alison describes the overcrowded and unsanitary conditions in which many of the poor lived, and the impact this had on their health and wellbeing.Observations On The Management Of The Poor In Scotland And Its Effects On The Health Of The Great Towns is a significant work in the history of social welfare and public health in Scotland. It provides a valuable insight into the conditions faced by the poor during the early 19th century and highlights the need for reform in the Scottish poor relief system.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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