Old Age Pensions And The Aged Poor

Old Age Pensions And The Aged Poor: A Proposal Is A Book Written By Charles Booth In 1899. The Book Proposes A System Of Old Age Pensions For The Elderly Poor In England. Booth Argues That The Current System Of Poor Relief Is Inadequate And That A Pension System Would Provide A More Dignified And Effective Means Of Support For The Elderly. He Details The Costs And Benefits Of Such A System And Provides Examples Of Successful Pension Schemes In Other Countries. The Book Is A Significant Contribution To The Debate On Social Welfare In The Late 19Th Century And Remains Relevant Today As Discussions On Pension Reform Continue.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.