In the Shadow Of the Poorhouse by Michael Katz

In the Shadow Of the Poorhouse by Michael Katz

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An examination of the origins of public and private social welfare, from the days of the colonial poorhouse through the current tragedy of the homeless, explaining why such a highly criticized system persists.

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In the Shadow Of the Poorhouse by Michael Katz

An examination of the origins of public and private social welfare, from the days of the colonial poorhouse through the current tragedy of the homeless, explaining why such a highly criticized system persists.
Michael B. Katz is the Sheldon and Lucy Hackney Professor of History at the University of Pennsylvania and the author of numerous books on social policy in America, including The Underserving Poor and Improving Poor People.
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ISBN 13 9780465032105
ISBN 10 0465032109
Title In the Shadow Of the Poorhouse
Author Michael Katz
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Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Basic Books
Year published 1996-12-11
Number of pages 410
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