Derek Fraser
The Beveridge Report: Blueprint for the Welfare State
The Beveridge Report: Blueprint for the Welfare State
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The Beveridge Report: Blueprint for the Welfare State provides a comprehensive account of the making of the 1942 Beveridge Report and its influence on wartime and post-war social policy. Based on extensive research, the book offers a detailed analysis of the report's reception and the planning for welfare reform. It assesses Beveridge's role in creating the Welfare State and its impact on contemporary politics and comparative health and education systems.
Format: Hardback
Length: 230 pages
Publication date: 11 November 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
The Beveridge Report: Blueprint for the Welfare State is a comprehensive and insightful exploration of the creation of the 1942 Beveridge Report and its profound impact on wartime and post-war social policy. This seminal document, which played a crucial role in the establishment of the Welfare State and the National Health Service, continues to be a subject of debate and discussion in contemporary society. The book aims to provide a definitive analysis of the Beveridge Report, delving into its origins, contents, and enduring influence.
Drawing upon extensive research into the papers of the Beveridge Committee, official Government archives, and the personal papers of contemporary politicians and groups, the book offers a detailed and systematic examination of the Report's development. It provides a comprehensive review and assessment of the work of the Beveridge Committee, as well as the evidence submitted to it. The book also delves into the enthusiastic reception of the Report by the public and the governments lukewarm attitude towards it.
Furthermore, the book offers a thorough survey of the detailed planning for welfare reform that took place in the years following the Report's publication. It explores Beveridge's role in these discussions, despite his exclusion from the formal planning process. The book assesses the influence of Beveridge upon the creation of the Welfare State by the Attlee Labour Government, highlighting his lasting legacy in shaping social policy in Britain.
The Beveridge Report: Blueprint for the Welfare State is a valuable resource for scholars of twentieth-century British social history, political history, contemporary politics, and comparative health and education systems. Written by Emeritus Professor Derek Fraser, who served as Vice-Chancellor of the University of Teesside for 11 years, the book offers a deep understanding of the historical context and political implications of the Beveridge Report.
In conclusion, The Beveridge Report: Blueprint for the Welfare State is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the origins and evolution of social policy in Britain. It provides a comprehensive analysis of the Beveridge Report, its contents, and its enduring influence. Through its detailed research and insightful analysis, the book offers valuable insights into the political and social dynamics of the 1940s and beyond.
Weight: 468g
Dimension: 162 x 242 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367765354
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