Paternalism and Politics: The Revival of Paternalism in early Nineteenth-Century Britain

by Kim Lawes

Overview

This book is about continuity and change in early nineteenth-century Britain. Against the background of an emerging industrial state, the popularization of liberal laissez-faire principles and the rise of a class-based society, it examines the revival of traditional paternal ideals and considers their influence upon the development of social policy. The poor laws, social distress, child labour and factory reform provide a focus for the analysis. The implications of the revival for the emergence of the collective or welfare state is an important theme.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780333744741
Publisher:	Palgrave Macmillan UK
Publication date:	08/23/2000
Series:	Studies in Modern History , #14138
Edition description:	2000
Pages:	229
Product dimensions:	5.51(w) x 8.50(h) x (d)

About the Author

KIM LAWES is currently teaching British and European History in the School of Classics, History and Religion at the University of New England, Armidale, NSW, Australia.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements List of Abbreviations Introduction: Michael Thomas Sadler and 'The Revival of the Arisratic Paternalist Ideal' Continuity and Change in the Revival of Paternalist Social Thought Sadler's Protectionist, Paternalist Social System and the Foundation of His Social Agenda Parliamentary Debate of Social Issues, c.1815-30: A Conflict between Liberal Utilitarianism and Arisratic Paternalism The 'Sadlerian School': A Defence of Protectionist, Paternalist Ideals Ireland, Distress and Social Instability: Sadler Endeavours to Direct the Government 'To a Better Policy' Sadler's Ten Hours Bill and Leadership of the Parliamentary Factory-Reform Campaign Conclusion: Towards a Realization of the Paternalist, Collectivist Idea of the State Notes Index

Editorial Reviews

Lawes (history, U. of New England, NSW, Australia) explores a little-studied "lost cause" from the period, focusing on the paternalist policy proposals and political fate of their proponent, Michael Thomas Sadler. The roots of Sadler's reformist ideas on society, the poor, factory and child labor; the development of Poor Laws; factory reforms; and the concerted reaction to these proposals by the liberal leaders of the new economy are examined using careful study of primary sources. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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