In The Shadow Of The Poorhouse

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Item: In the Shadow of the Poorhouse: A Social History of Welfare in America
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By Michael B. Katz

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With welfare reform a burning political issue, this special anniversary edition of the classic history of welfare in America has been revised and updated to include the latest bipartisan debates on... This description may be from another edition of this product.

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0465032265

ISBN13:9780465032266

Release Date:June 1988

Publisher:Basic Books

Length:352 Pages

Weight:1.15 lbs.

Dimensions:9.0" x 6.0" x 0.8"

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Biographical Biographies Biographies & History Biography & History Business & Investing Economics Political Science Politics & Government Politics & Social Sciences Poverty

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Essential text for your library

Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago

This is a must have for your library if you are interested in or work within the social sciences. Great history text of social welfare in the US. I highly recommend as it applies to social policy and practice today.

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