Not Only the Poor: Middle Classes and the Welfare State

Goodin, R. E. & Le Grand, J.

ISBN 10: 0043360947 / ISBN 13: 9780043360941

Published by Allen & Unwin, 1987

About this Item

This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. Clean from markings. In good all round condition. Dust jacket in good condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,800grams, ISBN:9780043360941.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Not Only the Poor: Middle Classes and the Welfare State
• Publisher: Allen & Unwin
• Publication Date: 1987
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0043360947
• ISBN 13: 9780043360941
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included
• Weight: 800 grams
• Seller catalogs:
  • Social Sciences

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Synopsis

Originally published in 1987 Not Only the Poor explores the self-interested involvement of the non-poor in the welfare state, particularly the middle class. Using evidence from Britain, America, and Australia, they show that the non-poor were crucial in the founding of the welfare state, and in all three countries the non-poor benefit extensively from key welfare programmes, including those ostensibly targeted on the poor. Goodin and Le Grand conclude that the beneficial involvement of the non-poor in the welfare state is probably inevitable, but this may be no bad thing, depending on the alternative and on the nature of the egalitarian ideal adopted.