In the shadow of the poorhouse
a social history of welfare in America
By Michael B. Katz
"In the shadow of the poorhouse" is published by Basic Books in 1986 - New York and it has 338 pages.
“In the shadow of the poorhouse” Metadata:
- Title: In the shadow of the poorhouse
- Author: Michael B. Katz
- Number of Pages: 338
- Publisher: Basic Books
- Publish Date: 1986
- Publish Location: New York
“In the shadow of the poorhouse” Subjects and Themes:
- Subjects: ➤ 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 - Welfare recipients
- Places: United States
Edition Specifications:
- Pagination: xiv, 338 p. ;
Edition Identifiers:
- The Open Library ID: OL18338549M - OL2815422W
- Online Computer Library Center (OCLC) ID: 13582956
- Library of Congress Control Number (LCCN): 85073875
- ISBN-10: 0465032257
- All ISBNs: 0465032257
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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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