Brian Abel-Smith was one of the most influential figures in the shaping of social welfare in the twentieth century. A modern day Thomas Paine, the British economist and expert advisor was driven to improve the lives of the poor, working with groups like the World Health Organization, International Labour Organization, and the World Bank to help bring health and social welfare services to millions across the globe."The Passionate Economist"is the first biography to chronicle his life and the many programs he helped create.
Sally Sheard details Abel-Smith s work as an economist and...