The Poorhouse: America's Forgotten Institution

By David Wagner

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Though poorhouses (sometimes also known as almshouses or poor farms) were around United States' history for nearly four centuries, there has been little written about them. Not only was this institution critical to the history of social welfare and the poor but also for the disabled, correctional institutions, and aged. The book not only reviews history, but it analyzes how institutional care has in recent years regained its dominance in social welfare.

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:1956349103

ISBN13:9781956349108

Release Date:January 2022

Publisher:Gotham Books

Length:398 Pages

Weight:1.17 lbs.

Dimensions:0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"

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Americas Historical Study & Educational Resources History Politics & Government Politics & Social Sciences Public Affairs & Policy Social History Social Science Social Sciences Social Services & Welfare Social Work Textbooks

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