Begging in America, 1850-1940
Subtitle: the needy, the frauds, the charities and the law
By: Kerry Segrave
Publisher: McFarland & Company
Published: 2011
Place of publication: Jefferson, N.C
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9780786465699
Subjects: Beggars; History
Description: "This historical book explores begging and beggars in the period 1850 to 1940, with emphasis on how the police, the courts, the media and private charity organizations dealt with the issue. Efforts to suppress mendicancy are explored, including legislation, police crackdowns, and public vouchers for meals and shelter"--Provided by publisher.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Beginning prior to 1850; title: Description, prevalence, style, attitude, 1850-1899; title: Frauds, fakes, myths, 1850-1899; title: Psychology worthiness, solutions, 1850-1899; title: Charity organizations, 1850-1899; title: Police and the courts, 1850-1899; title: Description, prevalence, style, attitude, 1900-1940; title: Frauds, fakes, myths, 1900-1940; title: Psychology worthiness, solutions, 1900-1940; title: Charity organizations, 1900-1940; title: Police and the courts, 1900-1940; title: Conclusion; title: Notes; title: Bibliography.