Wealth and welfare an economic and social history of Britain, 1851-1951 / Martin Daunton.

Author/creator Daunton, M. J.
Format Electronic
Publication InfoOxford ; New York : Oxford University Press,
Descriptionxv, 656 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
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Subjects
Great Britain--Economic conditions. --19th century.
Great Britain--Economic conditions. --20th century.
Great Britain--Social conditions. --19th century.
Great Britain--Social conditions. --20th century.

SeriesEconomic and social history of Britain
Contents The nation's wealth and the people's welfare -- Agriculture and the land -- Industry and the urban economy -- The service economy -- The growth of the British economy -- Free trade and protectionism -- Capital exports -- The rise and demise of the gold standard -- Rebuilding the international economic order? -- Births and marriages -- Deaths and disease -- Rich and poor -- Cultures of consumption -- Taxing and spending -- Education -- From the poor law to the welfare state -- Managing the economy -- The festival of Britain and British identity.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
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Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2007008579
ISBN9780198732099 (pbk. : alk. paper)
ISBN0198732090 (pbk. : alk. paper)

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