The Constitution of Poverty (Routledge Revivals): Towards a genealogy of liberal governance - Paperback

by Mitchell Dean (Author)

Firts published in 1991, this book looks at how capitalism has affected the organization of the poor. It also explores what the links are between notions of poverty and notions personal responsibility, philanthropy, morality and state forms. An intruiging work for anyone interested in the foundations and long-term progression of the welfare state.