Old Poor Law in Scotland

Old Poor Law in Scotland
Author: Mitchison Rosalind Mitchison
Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
Total Pages: 352
Release: 2019-08-06
Genre: Electronic books
ISBN: 1474471064

Based entirely on research from primary sources, this book describes the development of the Scottish Poor Law as an instrument for the preservation of the old and destitute and, partially, as a protection against famine. It shows the effect of the Poor Law of the later Eighteenth Century agrarian reorganisation, the industrial revolution, Scottish urban development and the evangelical revival. This remarkably comprehensive investigation contains many revelations about the nature of Scottish social life over three centuries.* Covers the whole life of the Poor Law in Scotland* Based entirely on pioneering research of parish records and a wide range of other records* Contains numerous revelations about the nature of Scottish society over three centuries

The Scottish Poor Laws

The Scottish Poor Laws
Author: Robert Peel Lamond
Publisher: Legare Street Press
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2023-07-18
Genre:
ISBN: 9781021861986

In this informative book, Robert Peel Lamond provides a comprehensive history of the Scottish poor laws, examining their policies and operations over the years. With its detailed analysis of the Scottish welfare system, this book is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in social policy and the history of the United Kingdom. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

A History of the Scotch Poor Law, in Connection with the Condition of the People

A History of the Scotch Poor Law, in Connection with the Condition of the People
Author: George Nicholls
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Total Pages: 332
Release: 2008-08
Genre: History
ISBN: 9781436971010

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. 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 the original work.

The Old Poor Law in Scotland

The Old Poor Law in Scotland
Author: Rosalind Mitchison
Publisher:
Total Pages: 246
Release: 2000
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780748613434

This is a history of the Old Poor Law in Scotland, which existed from 1574 to 1845. It is also a history of the poor and of the experience of poverty. In describing how Scottish society's less fortunate members were dealt with the author is able to reveal much about the values of that society and the links and barriers between the classes. This richly woven narrative of events, ideas, and individuals has been constructed largely from the author's meticulous research over a period of 25 years. It is likely to be seen as a classic of enduring importance in the understanding of Scottish social, religious, economic, and political history.