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The social conscience of the early Victorians /

Main Author: Roberts, David, 1923-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Stanford, Calif. : Stanford University Press, 2002.
Subjects:
Paternalism > History > 19th century. > Great Britain
Charities > History > 19th century. > Great Britain
POLITICAL SCIENCE > Public Policy > Social Services & Welfare.
SOCIAL SCIENCE > Human Services.
Charities.
Paternalism.
Great Britain > Social policy > 19th century. > History
Great Britain > Social policy.
Great Britain.
Online Access:http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&AN=104232
Table of Contents:
  • The idea of paternalism
  • Paternalism made popular
  • The practice of paternalism
  • The triumph of political economy
  • The impact of political economy
  • Sacred property and divine providence
  • Self-reliance
  • Voluntarism
  • Philanthropy
  • Humanitarianism
  • The sources of humanitarianism
  • Vested, class, and self-interest
  • Government a vast evil
  • The inexorable growth of government
  • The idea of a paternal government
  • The idea of a utilitarian state.

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