An edition of In the shadow of the poorhouse
(1986)
In the shadow of the poorhouse
a social history of welfare in America
10th anniversary ed., rev. and updated.
by Michael B. Katz
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Examines the origins of social welfare in the United States, from the days of the colonial poorhouse through the current tragedy of the homeless, and explains why the disliked and often criticized system still exists.
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History, Social policy, Public welfare, Social service, Social Welfare, Aide sociale, Umschulungswerkstätten für Siedler und Auswanderer, Armenzorg, United States, Politique sociale, Geschichte, Social work, Sozialpolitik, Public Policy, Welzijnszorg, Fürsorge, Histoire, Service social, Sozialhilfe, Wohlfahrtsstaat, Social Work, Welfare recipientsPlaces
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In the shadow of the poorhouse: a social history of welfare in America
1996, BasicBooks
in English
- 10th anniversary ed., rev. and updated.
0465032109 9780465032105
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In the shadow of the poorhouse: a social history of welfare in America
1986, Basic Books
in English
0465032257 9780465032259
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In the shadow of the poorhouse: a social history of welfare in America
1986, Basic Books
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Bibliography: p. 335-371.
Includes indexes.
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