In the Shadow of the Poorhouse

In the Shadow of the Poorhouse A Social History of Welfare in America

Paperback (11 Jul 1988)

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Publisher's Synopsis

Examines the origins of social welfare in the United States, from the days of the colonial poorhouse through the current tragedy of the homeless.

Book information

ISBN: 9780465032266
Publisher: Basic Books
Imprint: Basic Books
Pub date:
Language: English
Number of pages: 352
Weight: 408g
Height: 236mm
Width: 156mm
Spine width: 24mm