{"title":"Steve King","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our curated collection of works by the esteemed historian, Steve King. Renowned for his insightful analyses and engaging narratives, Steve King specialises in the socio-economic history of England, focusing on crucial themes such as poverty, welfare, and social policies from the 18th to the mid-19th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of his notable works, \u003cem\u003ePoverty and Welfare in England, 1700–1850\u003c\/em\u003e, provides a comprehensive exploration into the lives of those living through the poverty-stricken eras of English history. The book meticulously examines the socio-economic structures and policies that shaped everyday lives during this period, offering readers a window into the past with rich details and compelling storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSteve King's books are perfect for history enthusiasts and scholars alike, providing a deeper understanding of historical contexts that have shaped modern welfare systems. Each book in this collection promises to enrich your knowledge of England's history, while also provoking thought and discussion about historical continuity and change.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"poverty-and-welfare-in-england-17001850-by-steve-king-9780719049408","title":"Poverty and Welfare in England, 1700–1850","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn overview of the literature on poverty, and of the welfare policies of the state, as well as the alternative welfare strategies of the poor for the period 1700 to 1850. Drawing on well-known contributions to the welfare debate, Steven King offers his perspective on how we should conceptualise poverty and how ordinary families and communities responded to that poverty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePoverty and Welfare in England, 1700–1850\u003c\/em\u003e first details the legal framework which shaped the treatment of a poverty problem, before moving on to consider the historiography of poverty and welfare. A variety of primary source material is used to reconsider the extent of poverty in the period 1700 to 1850.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe second half explores the ways in which communities, families and individuals responded to poverty, tracing the very different experiences of several regional units and using primary material to reinterpret the subject.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46849911619820,"sku":"9780719049408","price":52.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/27709113482443.jpg?v=1759061398"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/steve-king.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}