Publisher's Synopsis
The book titled ""The Act For The Amendment Of The Poor Laws: With A Practical Introduction, Notes, And Forms"" was written by John Frederick Archbold and published in 1835. The book is a detailed guide to the Poor Laws Amendment Act of 1834, which was a significant piece of legislation in the history of social welfare in England.The book begins with a practical introduction that provides an overview of the Poor Laws Amendment Act and its provisions. It then goes on to provide detailed notes on each section of the act, explaining its purpose and implications. The book also includes forms that were used in the administration of the act, providing practical examples of how the law was implemented.The Poor Laws Amendment Act of 1834 was a controversial piece of legislation that aimed to reform the system of poor relief in England. The act introduced a new system of workhouses, which were intended to be less generous than the previous system of outdoor relief. The act also established a central authority to oversee the administration of poor relief, and it introduced new rules and regulations for the provision of relief.Archbold's book provides a comprehensive guide to the act, explaining its provisions in detail and providing practical guidance on its implementation. The book is an important historical document that sheds light on the social and political context of the time, as well as the practical challenges of implementing a major piece of social welfare legislation.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.
