Provision For The Poor, By The Union Of Houses Of Industry With Country Parishes: A Letter, Addressed To A Member Of Parliament. By Rowland Hunt, (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781245110891)

In "Provision For The Poor, By The Union Of Houses Of Industry With Country Parishes," Rowland Hunt addresses a Member of Parliament regarding the pressing issue of poverty and its potential solutions. This letter advocates for a strategic alliance between workhouses and rural parishes to provide effective relief and opportunities for the impoverished. Hunt's proposal aims to reform the existing system by integrating industry with social welfare at the local level.

This work offers valuable insights into the historical context of poverty management and social policy during a pivotal era of reform. Scholars and readers interested in the history of social welfare, the evolution of poor laws, and the development of institutional responses to poverty will find Hunt's perspectives both informative and relevant. The letter serves as a primary source document, shedding light on the debates and proposed reforms of the time.

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