Class struggle and social welfare

"The collective struggles of the oppressed over welfare provision and welfare settlements have been ignored, yet such struggles punctuate recent British history. By bringing together a series of case studies of episodes of collective action, Class Struggle and Social Welfare aims to rediscover this 'hidden history'.". "In chronological format, the book presents some of the most important struggles in the development of welfare and social policy from the early nineteenth century through to the present day." "Class Struggle and Social Welfare will be essential reading for those studying social policy, sociology, politics and history."--BOOK JACKET.