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Christianity and Social Service in Modern Britain: The Disinherited Spirit,Used
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Few subjects bring out so well the differences between ourselves and our ancestors as the history of Christian charity. In an increasingly mobile and materialist world, in which culture has grown more national, indeed global, we no longer relate to the lost world of nineteenthcentury parish life. Today, we can hardly imagine a voluntary society that boasted millions of religious associations providing essential services, in which the public rarely saw a government official apart from the post office clerk. Against the background of the welfare state and the collapse of church membership, the very idea of Christian social reform has a quaint, Victorian air about it.In this elegantly written study of shifting British values, Frank Prochaska examines the importance of Christianity as an inspiration for political and social behavior in the nineteenth century and the forces that undermined both religion and philanthropy in the twentieth. The waning of religion and the growth of government responsibility for social provision were closely intertwined. Prochaska shows how the creation of the modern British state undermined religious belief and customs of associational citizenship. In unraveling some of the complexities in the evolving relationship between voluntarism and the state, the book presents a challenging new interpretation of Christian decline and democratic traditions in Britain.
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- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: This book has two hundred forty pages. It provides a detailed examination of Christian charity in modern Britain.
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- Q: What are the dimensions of the book? A: The book measures eight and a half inches in length, five point five one inches in width, and five point five one inches in height.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Frank Prochaska. He explores the relationship between Christianity and social service in Britain.
- Q: What is the category of this book? A: The category is Historical. It delves into the history of Christian charity and its impact.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, this book is suitable for academic study. It offers valuable insights into historical and social issues.
- Q: What themes are explored in the book? A: The book explores themes of Christian charity, social reform, and the evolution of British state responsibility.
- Q: Is the book appropriate for general readers? A: Yes, the book is appropriate for general readers. It is written in an engaging style that is accessible to a broad audience.
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- Q: What kind of audience is this book targeted at? A: This book is targeted at readers interested in history, religion, and social services. It appeals to both scholars and casual readers.
- Q: Are there any illustrations in the book? A: No, there are no illustrations in the book. It focuses on text-based analysis of historical themes.