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George R. Boyer, "The Winding Road to the Welfare State: Economic Insecurity and Social Welfare Policy in Britain" (Princeton UP, 2019)

New Books in Political Science

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Economic Insecurity and Welfare Challenges Faced by Lower Skilled Workers in 19th Century England

Exploring the economic challenges faced by lower skilled workers in 19th century England, contrasting the safety nets available to highly skilled vs. lower skilled workers and the resulting perception of undeservingness by the middle class and politicians.

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