The social conscience of the early Victorians:
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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Roberts, F. David (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Stanford, Calif Stanford University Press 2002
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Online Access:Volltext
Item Description: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
Physical Description:1 Online-Ressource (x, 569 Seiten) 24 cm
ISBN:1417501448