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_aDawson, William Harbutt, _d1860-1948 |
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_aThe Vagrancy Problem. : _bThe Case for Measures of Restraint for Tramps, Loafers, and Unemployables: With a Study of Continental Detention Colonies and Labour Houses |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2014 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2014-09-19 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) | ||
| 520 | _a"The Vagrancy Problem" by William Harbutt Dawson is a sociological treatise written in the early 20th century. The book addresses the increase of vagrancy and the societal challenges posed by tramps, loafers, and unemployables, arguing for the need for legislative measures to manage these social issues more effectively. Dawson draws comparisons with continental approaches to managing similar problems, suggesting a systematic, disciplinary treatment for idlers rather than merely tolerating their existence. The opening of the work establishes the context of England's handling of vagrancy and outlines Dawson's arguments against the current state of the Poor Law system. He discusses the historical treatment of vagrants in England, highlighting the societal indulgence towards idleness, which he contends fosters a culture of dependency. He categorizes various types of loafers, from the nomadic beggar to the settled urban loafer, and critiques the inadequacies of existing policies in deterring vagrancy. Drawing on his extensive experience as a Poor Law Guardian, Dawson emphasizes the need for stricter regulations and harsher treatments of habitual loafers to protect society and uphold the integrity of work and contribution to the community. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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| 653 | _aPoor laws -- Great Britain | ||
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