The Law and the Poor by Sir Edward Abbott Parry

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Author Parry, Edward Abbott, Sir, 1863-1943
LoC No. 15003073
Title The Law and the Poor
Note Reading ease score: 61.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "The Law and the Poor" by Sir Edward Abbott Parry is an analytical examination of the legal system's treatment of the poor, written in the early 20th century. The text explores the historical evolution of legal practices affecting the impoverished classes, focusing on themes of injustice, social inequality, and the fallacies of contemporary legal protections. Parry draws on his own experiences in County Courts to illuminate the systemic flaws and the need for reform aimed at the disadvantaged. The opening of the work lays the groundwork by emphasizing the significant divide between the rich and poor within the legal framework. Parry introduces the reader to his motivations for discussing this subject, tracing back to historical injustices and the evolution of laws that continue to burden the impoverished. He critiques the existing systems that perpetuate inequality, highlighting the legacy of past laws and their impact on present-day society. Parry sets the stage for a deeper exploration of various aspects of law relevant to the poor, encouraging readers to reconsider their perceptions of justice and the practical implications of existing legal practices. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class KD: Law in general, Comparative and uniform law, Jurisprudence: United Kingdom and Ireland
Subject Law -- England
Subject Poor laws -- England
Subject Working class -- England
Subject Poor -- England
Category Text
EBook-No. 36045
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 7, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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