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Paternalism and Politics

The Revival of Paternalism in early Nineteenth-Century Britain

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  • © 2000

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Authors:
  1. Kim Lawes

    1. School of Classics, History and Religion, University of New England, Armidale, NSW, Australia

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Part of the book series: Studies in Modern History (SMH)

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Table of contents (8 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-x
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  2. Introduction: Michael Thomas Sadler and ‘the Revival of the Aristocratic Paternalist Ideal’

    • Kim Lawes
    Pages 1-6

  3. Continuity and Change in the Revival of Paternalist Social Thought

    • Kim Lawes
    Pages 7-37

  4. Sadler’s Protectionist, Paternalist Social System and the Foundation of his Social Agenda

    • Kim Lawes
    Pages 38-63

  5. Parliamentary Debate of Social Issues, c. 1815–30: a Conflict between Liberal Utilitarianism and Aristocratic Paternalism

    • Kim Lawes
    Pages 64-96

  6. The ‘Sadlerian School’: a Defence of Protectionist, Paternalist Ideals

    • Kim Lawes
    Pages 97-127

  7. Ireland, Distress and Social Instability: Sadler Endeavours to Direct the Government ‘to a Better Policy’

    • Kim Lawes
    Pages 128-149

  8. Sadler’s Ten Hours Bill and Leadership of the Parliamentary Factory Reform Campaign

    • Kim Lawes
    Pages 150-183

  9. Conclusion: Towards a Realization of the Paternalist, Collectivist Idea of the State

    • Kim Lawes
    Pages 184-193

  10. Back Matter

    Pages 194-229
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About this book

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.

Authors and Affiliations

  • School of Classics, History and Religion, University of New England, Armidale, NSW, Australia

    Kim Lawes

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.

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