In the shadow of the poorhouse
In the shadow of the poorhouse1986
About this book
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.
Details
- First published
- 1986
- OL Work ID
- OL2815422W
Subjects
HistorySocial policyPublic welfareSocial serviceSocial WelfareAide socialeUmschulungswerkstätten für Siedler und AuswandererArmenzorgUnited StatesPolitique socialeGeschichteSocial workSozialpolitikPublic PolicyWelzijnszorgFürsorgeHistoireService social