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Author Katz, Michael B., 1939-2014

Title In the shadow of the poorhouse : a social history of welfare in America / Michael B. Katz.

Publication Info. New York : Basic Books, [1986]
©1986

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 University of Saint Joseph: Pope Pius XII Library - Standard Shelving Location  362.5809 K19I    Check Shelf
Description xiv, 338 pages ; 24 cm
Bibliography Bibliography: pages 293-323.
Note Includes index.
Contents Origins and failure of the poorhouse -- Outdoor relief -- Theory and practice of scientific charity -- Transformation of the poorhouse -- Saving children -- Reorganizing cities -- Reorganizing the labor market -- Reorganizing the nation -- War on poverty and the expansion of social welfare -- War on welfare.
Subject Public welfare -- United States -- History.
Social service -- United States -- History.
United States -- Social policy.
Social Work -- history -- United States.
ISBN 0465032257: $24.95
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