From poor law to welfare state
a history of social welfare in America
by Walter I. Trattner
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Trattner provides in-depth examination of developments in child welfare, public health, and the evolution of social work as a profession, showing how all these changes affected the treatment of the poor and needy in America. He explores the impact of public policies on social workers and other helping professions - all against the backdrop of social and intellectual trends in American history.
From Poor Low to Welfare State directly addresses racism and sexism and pays special attention to the worsening problems of child abuse, neglect, and homelessness. Topics new to this sixth edition include. Written for students in social work and other human service professions, From Poor Law to Welfare State: A History of Social Welfare in America is also an essential resource for historians, political scientists, sociologists, and policymakers.
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History, Public welfare, Social service, Public welfare -- United States -- History., Social service -- United States -- History., Aide sociale, Histoire, Service social, Geschichte, Etat social, Sozialpolitik, 20e s., Public welfare, united states, Social service, united states, Social service, historyPlaces
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From poor law to welfare state: a history of social welfare in America
1999, The Free Press
in English
- 6th ed.
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From poor law to welfare state: a history of social welfare in America
1994, Free Press, Maxwell Macmillan Canada
in English
- 5th ed.
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From poor law to welfare state: a history of social welfare in America
1989, Free Press, Collier MacMillan
in English
- 4th ed.
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From poor law to welfare state: a history of social welfare in America
1984, Free Press, Collier Macmillan
in English
- 3rd ed.
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From poor law to welfare state: a history of social welfare in America
1979, Free Press
in English
- 2d ed.
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From poor law to welfare state: a history of social welfare in America
1974, Free Press
in English
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