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Beveridge, William Henry - 1879–1963, British economist, b. India, grad. Oxford, 1902. His fame as an authority on social problems was gained through investigations and writings in government service (1908–19), especially as director of labor exchanges, set up largely through his efforts, and in the food ministry, where he devised rationing during World War I. Knighted in 1919, he


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    William Beveridge: A Biography » Read Now

    by Jose Harris. 511 pgs.

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    This new edition of Harris's biography of William Beveridge draws upon extensive new archive material about his private and public career. It expands the account given in the first edition of the origins and reception of the Beveridge Plan, and shows how the tortuous character of Beveridge's...
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    Power and Influence » Read Now

    by Lord Beveridge. 454 pgs.

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    ...and Insurance by Lord Beveridge; Cassell Co., and The...Ernest Bevin by Francis Williams ; Curtis Brown, Lord Beaverbrook...leaders and articles by Lord Beveridge in the...
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    Empire, Welfare State, Europe: English History 1906-1992 (Discussion of William Beveridge begins on p. 256) » Read Now

    by T. O. Lloyd. 588 pgs.

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    In the twentieth century England has lost an empire, built a welfare state, and begun to accept the idea of being part of Europe. Abroad England's relative power has declined; at home life has become more tolerable for the unfortunate and more secure for the majority of the people. This book surveys...
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    Fifty Key Figures in Twentieth Century British Politics ("William (Henry) Beveridge 1876-1963" begins on p. 30) » Read Now

    by Keith Laybourn. 238 pgs.

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    This guidebook provides a complete overview of the lives and influence of fifty major figures in modern British political history. Reflecting the changes within British society and politics over the past century, the entries chart the development of key contemporary issues such as women's rights...
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