Steven King. Fraudulent Lives. Imagining Welfare Cheats from the Poor Law to the Present Montreal: McGill-Queen’s University Press, 2024. Pp. 349. 110. 00 (cloth). | Synapse
Steven King. Fraudulent Lives. Imagining Welfare Cheats from the Poor Law to the Present Montreal: McGill-Queen’s University Press, 2024. Pp. 349. 110. 00 (cloth).
Key Points
The book examines the historical perceptions of welfare fraud and its implications for social policy.
Historical analysis of welfare policies from the Poor Law era to modern times.
Review of literature related to public perceptions of welfare recipients and fraud.
Case studies illustrating narratives surrounding welfare cheats.
Highlights the evolution of welfare fraud narratives over time.
Demonstrates the impact of social perceptions on policy decisions regarding welfare.
Explores the stigma associated with welfare and its effects on the poor.
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