The Politics of Retirement in Britain, 1878–1948 - Rilegato

Macnicol, John

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ISBN 10: 0521622735 ISBN 13: 9780521622738

Casa editrice: Cambridge University Press, 1998

Riassunto

Based on much original research, this book examines in detail the emergence of retirement as a social issue in the period 1878 to 1948, focusing in particular on the evolution of state pensions. Important insights are offered into the role of key individuals, such as William Blackley, Joseph Chamberlain, and Charles Booth and interest groups, such as the Charity Organisation Society, the friendly societies, the labour movement and pensioners' organisations. Subsequent sections examine the shift to contributory pensions as part of the 'new Conservatism' of the 1920s, the debate on retirement pensions in the following decade, the treatment of old age poverty by the inter-war social surveys, and the concern over the 'burden' of an ageing population in the late 1930s. The book concludes with a radical reinterpretation of the 1942 Beveridge Report. This book promises to be the definitive history of state pensions in Britain.

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Recensione:

'Macnicol's work is an outstanding example of how the study of social policy illuminates modern British history.' Albion

'A remarkable feat of scholarship. It presents an array of complex and detailed material within a narrative which is always readable and at times compelling. This will be the definitive history of state pensions in Britain.' Professor Alan Deacon, Professor of Social Policy, University of Leeds

'The Politics of Retirement in Britain is bound to become an oft-cited work among historians, gerontologists, social-welfare analysts, and social scientists concerned with the evolution of the British welfare state.' Professor Andrew Achenbaum, Professor of History, University of Michigan

'Better than any other study I have read ... Macnicol excels, adding much to the public knowledge, and hopefully to the political debate ... John Macnicol's book will provide much help to those wishing to keep the Government on course.' Frank Field, The Independent

'... a monumental and highly detailed policy history with an explanation from the world of political economy.' The Gerontologist

'this book will remain the standard account of its subject for the foreseeable future ... the whole analysis is both highly original and authoritative.' Scottish Historical Review

'Its multidisciplinary approach, linking political and intellectual history with sociological analysis, is a notable feature of this penetrating work, which seems certain to become the definitive interpretation of old age pensions in modern Britain.' Journal of Interdisciplinary History

' ... an excellent, meticulously researched account of the development of policy towards pensions from the early campaigns which resulted in old age pensions in 1908 through to the welfare state ... an excellent book on a vitally important topic.' Parliamentary History

Descrizione del libro:

This book is a detailed and thorough analysis of the evolution of the most important item in the modern British welfare state - the income support of retired people via state pensions. It will be of interest to historians, gerontologists, and social-welfare analysts and promises to be the definitive history of state pensions in Britain.

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• Editore: Cambridge University Press
• Data di pubblicazione: 1998
• ISBN 10: 0521622735
• ISBN 13: 9780521622738
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 438