In the Shadow of the Poorhouse (Tenth Anniversary Edition): A Social History of Welfare in America
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With welfare reform a burning political issue, this special anniversary edition of the classic history of welfare in America has been revised and updated to include the latest bipartisan debates on how to "end welfare as we know it."In the Shadow of the Poorhouse examines the origins of social welfare, both public and private, from the days of the colonial poorhouse through the current tragedy of the homeless. The book explains why such a highly...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0465032109
ISBN13:9780465032105
Release Date:December 1996
Publisher:Basic Books
Length:410 Pages
Weight:1.29 lbs.
Dimensions:1.1" x 6.1" x 9.2"
Age Range:18 years and up
Grade Range:Postsecondary and higher
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Essential text for your library
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
This is a must have for your library if you are interested in or work within the social sciences. Great history text of social welfare in the US. I highly recommend as it applies to social policy and practice today.
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