Chapters in this book

1. Front matter i 1
2. Dedication v
3. Contents vii
4. List of figures viii
5. List of tables x
6. Acknowledgements xi
7. Permissions xiii
8. List of abbreviations xiv
9. Introduction 1
10. 1 A policy process approach to the poor laws 17
11. 2 Gilbert’s Act 56
12. 3 Restricting relief 111
13. 4 Policies from knowledge networks 150
14. 5 Policies from scandal 197
15. 6 Conclusion 248
16. Appendix 268
17. Select bibliography 279
18. Index 289