ILRLE 4440

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ILRLE 4440
The Evolution of Social Policy in Britain and America

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2016-2017.

Surveys the history of social policy in Great Britain and the United States from 1800 to the adoption of the British welfare state after World War II. Topics include the role of poor relief in the early 19th century; the changing relationship between public relief and private charity; the adoption of social insurance programs and protective labor legislation for children and women; government intervention in the Great Depression; and the beginnings of the welfare state.

When Offered Fall or spring.

Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: ILRLE 2400 or equivalent.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: ECON 3340

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 16945 ILRLE 4440   LEC 001

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