The Iron Road to Social Security
Author | : Alec L. Parrott |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 260 |
Release | : 1985 |
ISBN-10 | : UOM:39015055362357 |
ISBN-13 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Download or read book The Iron Road to Social Security written by Alec L. Parrott and published by . This book was released on 1985 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Study of the historical development of social security in the UK - discusses the evolution of various forms of social assistance (the Poor Laws), marine insurance, provident funds, beginning of state intervention (1848); recounts the establishment of the dual social insurance and social assistance scheme in 1948 and the ratification of ILO Convention No. 102; reviews adoption of the scheme in India, Asia, Africa, as well as national level attitudes and international perspectives. References, statistical tables.