The Poorhouse

America's Forgotten Institution: America's Forgotten: America's

Autor*innen

• David Wagner

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• 398 Seiten
• 14 Lesestunden

• Sozialwissenschaften

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Focusing on the often-overlooked role of poorhouses in American history, this book delves into their significance in social welfare, addressing the needs of the poor, disabled, elderly, and those in correctional facilities. It provides a historical overview while critically examining the resurgence of institutional care in contemporary social welfare systems, highlighting its implications and relevance today.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2022
• Einband: Paperback