Most famous for study of poverty in York, published 1901, 'Poverty: a Study of Town Life'

Survey to compare poverty in York (20,000 people living in poverty) to that in London
Regarded as one of the founders of empirical sociology
Changed perceptions of poverty and progression; the Liberal government of 1905-1915
Rising of the Liberal Party and concern over National Efficiency- surveys demanded attention
Identified the 'poverty line'
Poverty viewed as an issue demanding worldwide attention, not the fault of the working class
'The Human Needs of Labour' (1918): Good practice in wages, working hours, wokring conditions and emplyees' welfare and status
Some believe that his findings and beliefs motivated formation of the NHS
'The Human Factor in Business' in 1921; Addressed relationship between the needs of the employer and the employee- required reading for graduates joining the company in 1960s
His initiative lead to the employment of a full-time industrial psychologist; worked to improve efficiency amongst workers & marketing
He was a Quaker, his beliefs influenced his work;
He wanted to help the poor, opposed Britain fighting in WWI, and was concerned about the problems alcohol caused for individuals, families and society - Linking individual health to public health
Rowntree's reports helped bring about Liberal reforms of 1906-1912: Provision of free school meals, sickness and unemployment insurance for working men and the first state pensions
Today: Relative poverty is measured and not absolute poverty: Defines poor people as poor if they lack resources to afford what is generally considered acceptable standard of living and a reasonable style of life

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