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The Mythology of the Old Poor Law

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The Old Poor Law has recently found a forceful defender in Mark Blaug, who in two articles has challenged the critics of England's first public welfare system and displayed the clay feet of that towering structure of words, the evidence for the 1834 Report. This is a notable achievement, but Mr. Blaug's case should not be accepted in toto: indeed, that it has survived so long without criticism is surprising. G. R. Elton felicitously referred to one of his critics as a “self-appointed hound of heaven,” but scholars who propound provocative theses are likely to provoke responses. Mr. Blaug's interpretation of the Old Poor Law is, to at least one “selfappointed hound,” eminently provocative.

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  • Taylor, James Stephen, 1969. "The Mythology of the Old Poor Law," The Journal of Economic History, Cambridge University Press, vol. 29(2), pages 292-297, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:cup:jechis:v:29:y:1969:i:02:p:292-297_06
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    1. Joseph Spengler, 1971. "Malthus on Godwin’s of population," Demography, Springer;Population Association of America (PAA), vol. 8(1), pages 1-12, February.

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