The Constitution of Poverty (Routledge Revivals)
Towards a genealogy of liberal governance
1st Edition
Published on 19. December 2013
266 pages
978-1-317-83143-3 (ISBN)
Description
First published in 1991, This book looks at how capitalism has affected the organization of the poor. It also explores what the links are between notions of poverty and notions personal responsibility, philanthropy, morality and state forms. An intruiging work for anyone interested in the foundations and long-term progression of the welfare state.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
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Reflowable
File size
0,40 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-317-83143-3 (9781317831433)
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Towards a genealogy of liberal governance
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Content
1. The discourse of the poor 2. The problem of idleness 3. The police of the poor 4. Population, subsistence, poverty 5. The Malthusian effect 6. From morality to economy? 7. The moral economy of Adam Smith 8. The condition of poverty 9. Pauperism and the labour market 10. Pauper-land 11. The mechanisms of prevention Conclusion
