An edition of In the shadow of the poorhouse
(1986)
In the shadow of the poorhouse
a social history of welfare in America
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
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- 10th anniversary ed., rev. and updated.
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In the shadow of the poorhouse: a social history of welfare in America
1986, Basic Books
in English
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In the shadow of the poorhouse: a social history of welfare in America
1986, Basic Books
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Edition Notes
Bibliography: p. 293-323.
Includes index.
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