Bruce, Maurice The rise of the welfare state : English social policy, 1601-1971 / Maurice Bruce - London : Weidenfeld and Nicolson , 1973 - xxvii, 297p. ; 22 cm. - Readings in politics and society . Includes bibliographical references and index. Subjects--Topical Terms: Social policyUnited KingdomEconomic history Dewey Class. No.: 309.3 / BRU