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

In the Shadow of the Poorhouse A Social History of Welfare in America
Author: Michael Katz

ISBN-13: 9780465032266
ISBN-10: 0465032265
Publication Date: 5/1988
Pages: 352
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Publisher: Basic Books (Short Disc)
Book Type: Paperback
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Betty J R. reviewed In the Shadow of the Poorhouse: A Social History of Welfare in America on 3/20/2006 + 151 more book reviews

A reminder of how we got to have such a crazy system....Katz is humane, comprehensive, and thoughtful.

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Genres:

History >> Historical Study & Educational Resources >> Social History
Nonfiction >> Current Events >> Poverty >> Social Services & Welfare
Nonfiction >> Social Sciences >> General

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