Urban Poverty in Britain 1830-1914

Download or read book Urban Poverty in Britain 1830-1914 written by James H. Treble and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2018-01-12 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First published in 1979, Urban Poverty in Britain 1830-1914 examines the plight of the poor in towns as a direct result of industrialization. This valuable study examines the major causes of poverty – low pay, casual labour, unemployment, sickness, widowhood, large families, old age, drink and personal failings – and society’s response to the problem. It also pays attention to the changes in food consumption brought about by migration to the urban areas. Detailed accounts of specific problems and specific situations are combined with a look at the broader questions, and subsequently provides a thorough account of urban poverty in this period.