Peter Shapely Bücher

Focusing on charity recipients rather than donors, this book explores the dynamics of social control and cohesion, revealing the evolving relationship between providers and recipients. It highlights how the nineteenth century saw a shift from charity to public finance and mutual aid, transforming assistance sources. This transition enriched civil society, fostering democratization, empowerment, and social inclusion for marginalized groups, ultimately reshaping the landscape of social support and community engagement.

Examining a range of policy initiatives from the late 1960s to the late 1970s, the book delves into how British governments attempted to tackle urban deprivation. It offers valuable insights into the complexities of policy-making and governance, while also exploring the socio-economic and cultural factors contributing to poverty and its implications.

This book is concerned with the interaction of traditional politics, culture and social groups, of local and national influences, of ideals and individuals. It looks at local government, social groups and housing policy in the twentieth century. This is a remarkable story of how these factors were interwoven to create and manage policy. -- .