Thomson, David, 1953-

A world without welfare : New Zealand's colonial experiment / David Thomson. - x, 180 pages ; 23 cm

Includes bibliographical references (pages 166-175) and index.

Abbreviations and Tables -- Preface -- Introduction -- The Colonial Welfare Experiment -- Thrift -- Government Assistance -- Work, Charity and Family -- The End of the Experiment -- References -- Index. Ch. 1. Ch. 2. Ch. 3. Ch. 4. Ch. 5.

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Public welfare--History--New Zealand
Social service--History--New Zealand


New Zealand--Social policy
New Zealand--Social conditions--19th century.
New Zealand--Economic conditions--19th century.

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