The Making of the Irish Poor Law, 1815-43

Hardback

Main Details

Title The Making of the Irish Poor Law, 1815-43
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Peter Gray
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:392
Dimensions(mm): Height 234,Width 156
Category/GenreBritish and Irish History
ISBN/Barcode 9780719076497
ClassificationsDewey:362.50941509033
Audience
General
Tertiary Education (US: College)
Professional & Vocational

Publishing Details

Publisher Manchester University Press
Imprint Manchester University Press
Publication Date 1 March 2009
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Presents an account of the origins and introduction of the Irish Poor Law. This book examines the debates preceding and surrounding the 1838 act on the nature of Irish poverty and the responsibilities of society towards it. It describes the implementation of the Poor Law between 1838 and 1843 under the controversial direction of George Nicholls.

Author Biography

Peter Gray is Professor of Modern Irish History at Queen's University Belfast -- .