Women, welfare and local politics, 1880-1920 : 'we might be trusted' /
King, Steven,1966-
Brighton [England] ; Portland, Or. : Sussex Academic Press,
2006.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 324-342) and index.
Rethinking women, welfare and local politics -- The new poor law, female agency and feminism -- Poverty and poor relief in Lancashire and Bolton -- Preparing the ground? philanthropy, public service and activism -- Fighting an election -- Negotiating power -- Making a difference -- Feminism, the politics of local government and suffrage -- Born to intellectual freedom? the records of Mary Haslam, Bolton -- Activist -- Brief autobiographical notes written by Mary Haslam -- Diary kept by Mary Haslam of her work as a poor law guardian -- The travel diaries of Mary Haslam -- Women's suffrage in Bolton.
Women in politics
Poor laws
Public welfare
Pressure groups
Women