| Descript |
xv, 242 p., [8] p. of plates : ill., maps ; 23 cm |
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 201-234) and index |
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1. A Simple Model of Poor Relief in Preindustrial Europe -- 2. Poverty and Riches -- 3. Poor Relief as a Control Strategy -- 4. Poor Relief as a Survival Strategy -- 5. The Role of Poor Relief in Society -- 6. Concluding Remarks -- App. A. The Anatomy of Charitable Power -- App. B. A Short Survey of European Charity: Recipients and the Value of their Relief |
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Public welfare -- Netherlands -- Amsterdam -- History -- 19th century
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Amsterdam (Netherlands) -- Social policy
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