From poor law to welfare state : a history of social welfare in America / Walter I. Trattner.
| Author/creator | Trattner, Walter I. |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | 6th ed. |
| Publication Info | New York : The Free Press, ©1999. |
| Description | xxxix, 424 pages ; 23 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | The background -- Colonial America -- The era of the American Revolution -- The trend toward indoor relief -- The Civil War and after--Scientific charity -- Child welfare -- The public health movement -- The settlement house movement -- The mental health movement -- Renaissance of public welfare -- The quest for professionalization -- Social work and welfare in the 1920s -- Depression and a New Deal -- From World War to Great Society -- A transitional era -- War on the welfare state -- Looking forward--Or backward? |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 98033818 |
| ISBN | 0684854716 (alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | HV91 .T7 1999 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |