SCOTLAND - LORD BEAVERDIGE, WRITES ON THE FUTURE OF THE WELFARE STATE,

William Beveridge wept when he was appointed chair of the 1941 committee to rationalise Britain's system of social insurance. Beveridge wanted to be in charge of manpower on the home front to help defeat the Nazis. But once he realised the potential of his task, fashioned a social revolution. When it was presented to Parliament, 70 years ago, the Beveridge Report was blunt; a 'revolutionary moment in the world's history is a time for revolutions, not for patching.' The Manchester Guardian called it 'a big and fine thing.' People queued to buy it. This was radical — and popular...

Hard back, no dj, leather cover, some shelf wear, edges and spine with wear, Some scratches to front, spine and balk of book.