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Workhouse? Hotel? - its still just the bleedin' same!
Author(s)Howard Harris
Journal titleSocial Work Today, vol 9, no 10, 1 November 1977
Pagespp 13-15
KeywordsCare homes ; Quality of life.
AnnotationThe author argues that in contrast to the custodial nature of workhouses, old peoples' homes try to foster a more hotel-like atmosphere than the old workhouse, but comparison of the lifestyle between homes and hotels suggests considerable differences. (RH).
Accession NumberCPA-930908005 A
ClassmarkKW: F:59 *

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