George R. Boyer
Author of 'The Winding Road to the Welfare State: Economic Insecurity and Social Welfare Policy in Britain'
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Apr 29, 2024 • 1h 8min
George R. Boyer, "The Winding Road to the Welfare State: Economic Insecurity and Social Welfare Policy in Britain" (Princeton UP, 2019)
George R. Boyer discusses the evolution of social welfare policy in Britain, highlighting the non-linear progression from the Victorian era to the post-war welfare state. He explores challenges faced by lower skilled workers, the truth behind Victorian poverty, and the rise of social welfare reform in Britain. Key figures like William Beveridge and the Labour government's legislation after WWII are emphasized.
