How would a Marxist react to the work of Samuel Smiles?

How would a marxit reply to the views of author samuel smiles? what would a marxist disagree on?

Was war good for children from 1900-50?

Hi, My exam question is along the lines of "consider the statement that 'War was good for babies and small children in the first half of the 20th Century'". The essay is based on events in the UK but events from outside the UK can be considered. I have been preparing what areas I am going to cover in the exam and I would like your thoughts as to what I should write about. So far I have: Intro Will examine whether the war good for children Will look at positives from the war Will also look at negatives from the war Paragraph 1- Liberal Reforms Paragraph 2- Formation of the NHS Paragraph 3- National Insurance Paragraph 4- Negatives Conclusion Thank you!

Discuss the idea that the Poor Law Ammendment act wasn't primarily concerned with eliminating poverty.

Hi, My question is along the lines of "Discuss the idea that the Poor Law Ammendment act wasn't primarily concerned with eliminating poverty." I have prepared areas that I am going to cover, I would just like your views on what I plan to cover and whether you think I should cover other areas or if there is anything else I should include in the exam. So far, my plan is: Intro -This essay will look a the possible that the Poor Law Ammendment act main aims were not concerned with the relief of poverty. -1833- Poor Law Commision established by Earl Grey. -It appears that there were more factors contributing to the formation of the poor law. Essay will look at Social Control, Cost... click for more

Peterloo Massacre and the Miners Strike

This question is on the Peterloo Massacre of 1819 and The Miners Strike of the early 80's. With reference to problems of policing I must compare and contrast issues surrounding these events. I would just like some help from you deciding what areas I should cover. This is what I have so far: - Why they were meeting/striking - Miners strike wanted to have security of their jobs. Peterloo protested for ? -Media - In miners strike media was pretty much used as a tool by the government to discredit the miners. At peterloo their was just one newspaper reporter present, possibly explaining why most people in Britain have not heard of the Peterloo Massacre. -Abuse - Both cases show police abusi... click for more

What evidence is there that the death penalty acts as a deterrent?

What evidence is there that the death penalty acts as a deterrent?