Title: In the shadow of the poorhouse
First published: 1986
Description: Examines the origins of social welfare in the United States, from the days of the colonial poorhouse through the current tragedy of the homeless, and explains why the disliked and often criticized system still exists.
Subjects: History, Social policy, Public welfare, Social service, Social Welfare, Aide sociale, Umschulungswerkstätten für Siedler und Auswanderer, Armenzorg, United States, Politique sociale, Geschichte, Social work, Sozialpolitik, Public Policy, Welzijnszorg, Fürsorge, Histoire, Service social, Sozialhilfe, Wohlfahrtsstaat, Welfare recipients
Places: United States