In the shadow of the poorhouse : a social history of welfare in America
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General Shelving - 3rd Floor
HV91 .K349 1986
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HV91 .K349 1986
1 available
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| General Shelving - 3rd Floor | HV91 .K349 1986 | On Shelf |
Subjects
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Aide sociale -- Histoire -- États-Unis.
Aide sociale -- États-Unis -- Histoire.
Armenzorg.
Fürsorge
Geschichte
Public Policy -- history
Service social -- Histoire -- États-Unis.
Service social -- États-Unis -- Histoire.
Social policy -- United States.
Social Welfare -- history
Social Work -- history
Social work -- United States -- History.
Sozialhilfe
Sozialpolitik
Umschulungswerkstätten für Siedler und Auswanderer -- Bitterfeld
United States
USA.
Welzijnszorg.
Wohlfahrtsstaat
États-Unis -- Politique sociale.
États-Unis -- Politique sociale.
Aide sociale -- États-Unis -- Histoire.
Armenzorg.
Fürsorge
Geschichte
Public Policy -- history
Service social -- Histoire -- États-Unis.
Service social -- États-Unis -- Histoire.
Social policy -- United States.
Social Welfare -- history
Social Work -- history
Social work -- United States -- History.
Sozialhilfe
Sozialpolitik
Umschulungswerkstätten für Siedler und Auswanderer -- Bitterfeld
United States
USA.
Welzijnszorg.
Wohlfahrtsstaat
États-Unis -- Politique sociale.
États-Unis -- Politique sociale.
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Format
Book
Physical Desc
xiv, 338 pages ; 24 cm
Language
English
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 293-323) and index.
Description
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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SACFinal081324
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Katz, M. B. (1986). In the shadow of the poorhouse: a social history of welfare in America . Basic Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Katz, Michael B., 1939-2014. 1986. In the Shadow of the Poorhouse: A Social History of Welfare in America. Basic Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Katz, Michael B., 1939-2014. In the Shadow of the Poorhouse: A Social History of Welfare in America Basic Books, 1986.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Katz, Michael B. In the Shadow of the Poorhouse: A Social History of Welfare in America Basic Books, 1986.
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