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Friendly Societies, An Introduction to ...
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Originally published in 1933 in collaboration with the Institute of Actuaries Students' Society, this classic text offers a clear and accessible introduction to the workings of friendly societies—voluntary mutual aid organisations that played a vital role in Britain’s social and economic history.
Designed for actuarial students but invaluable to family historians and researchers, the book covers:
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The types and structures of friendly societies
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Legislation governing their registration and operation
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Benefits offered, including sickness and funeral funds
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Methods of valuation and experience analysis
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The impact of national health insurance on their evolution
With its interconnected narrative and concise bibliography, this volume remains a key resource for understanding how ordinary people organised for financial security and community support long before the welfare state.
ISBN : 9781860061158