| Description |
viii, 426 pages ; 24 cm |
| Contents |
American society, 1815-1845 : the rural democracy -- Religious ideas about social welfare, 1815-1845 -- Secular ideas about social welfare, 1815-1845 -- The Poor Law, 1815-1845 -- The promise of the institution, 1815-1845 -- Urban charities, 1845-1900 -- Philanthropy and science, 1850-1900 : state institutions -- Charity organizations and social settlements, 1877-1920 -- The progressive years, 1900-1919 -- The 1920s : constructive ideas -- Social insurance and pensions before 1930 -- Relief and Social Security, 1930-1946 -- Income maintenance, 1935-1960 -- Direct services, 1935-1961 : toward community care -- National action and community organization, 1961-1966 -- Disenchantment, 1967-1972 -- Professional identity in social work : historical reflections -- References and guide to the literature. |
| Note |
Includes index. |
| Bibliography |
Bibliography: pages 389-416. |
| Subject |
Public welfare -- United States -- History.
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Social service -- United States -- History.
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| ISBN |
0231033524 |
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