Practice Of The Scottish Poor Law (1907) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781437093285)

The book ""Practice Of The Scottish Poor Law"" was written by George A. Mackay in 1907. It is a comprehensive guide to the Scottish Poor Law and its implementation in practice. The book provides an overview of the history of the Scottish Poor Law and the various Acts that were passed to regulate it. It also covers the administration of relief, the duties of the poor law officers, and the rights and responsibilities of the poor. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a specific aspect of the Scottish Poor Law. The first chapter provides an introduction to the Poor Law and its history, while the second chapter discusses the relief of the poor. The third chapter covers the administration of relief, including the duties of the poor law officers and the procedures for applying for relief. The fourth chapter focuses on the classification of the poor, while the fifth chapter covers the treatment of the sick and infirm. The sixth chapter discusses the provision of education for poor children, while the seventh chapter covers the provision of workhouses and the treatment of the able-bodied poor. The book also includes appendices that provide additional information on the Scottish Poor Law, including sample forms and regulations. Overall, ""Practice Of The Scottish Poor Law"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of social welfare in Scotland and the implementation of the Scottish Poor Law in practice.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: George A. MacKay
ISBN-10: 1437093280
ISBN-13: 9781437093285
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 10/01/2008
Pages: 260
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.78lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.55d