Free Churches and Society: The Nonconformist Contribution to Social Welfare 1800-2010 Contributor(s): Husselbee, Lesley (Editor), Ballard, Paul (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1441156135 ISBN-13: 9781441156136 Publisher: Continuum OUR PRICE: $166.25 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: September 2012 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Religion | Christian Church - History - History | Social History |
Dewey: 280.4 |
Physical Information: 0.8" H x 6.1" W x 9.3" (1.15 lbs) 264 pages |
Themes: - Religious Orientation - Christian - Cultural Region - British Isles |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Many of the key improvements to social conditions in the United Kingdom have been made by Christians. Most of us would be able to think of such key Anglican figures as William Wilberforce, Anthony Ashley Cooper, Earl of Shaftesbury or Dr Thomas Barnardo, but lesser known contributions were made behind the scenes by significant members of the Non-Conformist Churches. This book traces the Free Church contribution to society from 1800 to the present day. It looks at the work of campaigners, co-operative societies, philanthropists and politicians, and traces the ways in which conditions in slums, education, and industry were improved, including work with women and with black and ethnic minorities. |