First Published in 2005. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Brian Rodgers, Senior Lecturer in Social Administration, University of Manchester.

First Published in 2005. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

The Battle Against PovertyPrerequisitesThe background to an ideaThe new Poor LawThe Poor Law (continued)The beginnings of changeThe great Poor Law reportSocial InsuranceThe end of the beginningThe Battle Against PovertyThe twentiesThe thirtiesBeveridge and World War II1948A Welfare StateThe problem of povertySocial policy and negative goals;