America's struggle against poverty, 1900-1994
By: James T. Patterson.
Contributors: Patterson, James T.
Publisher: Harvard University Press
Published: 1994
Place of publication: Cambridge, Mass
Language: eng
Number of pages: 309
Subjects: Public welfare -- United States -- History -- 20th century; Poverty -- Government policy -- United States -- History -- 20th century; United States -- Social policy; United States -- Economic conditions
Description: Chronicles the history of poverty in the twentieth century, and discusses how Americans view poverty, what steps have been taken to alleviate the problem, and other related topics.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 243-299) and index.
Enl. ed. of: America's struggle against poverty, 1900-1985. 1986.