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In 1890 William Booth, founder of The Salvation Army, published a startling volumeﾡﾪIn Darkest England and the Way Out.? It became an instant bestseller, causing a national crisis of conscience that helped to pave the way for the welfare state.
But how far have we progressed from those dark days?? We tend to blame the government, but is this right?? What are Christiansﾡﾪand othersﾡﾪdoing now to bring hope in desperate and tragic situations?
Caughey Gauntlett tackles these questions in his incisive survey of Britain today.? He penetrates to the roots of such headline issues as child abuse, homelessness and drug addiction.? He also reveals the innovative and practical work of The Salvation Army, both in lobbying government and meeting people's needs where they are.
