Download or read book The Foundations of the Welfare State written by Pat Thane and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-02-04 with total page 374 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fully revised and rewritten second edition of a book which is now regarded as a classic. Takes full advantage of new research and places strong emphasis on voluntary action and the role of women in the shaping of social policy. It retains the excellent historical perspective that makes it unique among its competitors, comparing recent policy changes to pre-1950 welfare policy.