The social conscience of the early Victorians - Roberts, F. David (Stanford University Press, 2002)
Includes bibliographical references (p. [471]-545) and index
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