MARC Record from Library of Congress

LEADER: 01692cam a22002654a 4500
001 2011034483
003 DLC
005 20111229071643.0
008 110817s2011 ncu b 001 0 eng
010 $a 2011034483
020 $a9780786465699 (softcover : alk. paper)
040 $aDLC$cDLC$dDLC
042 $apcc
043 $an-us---
050 00 $aHV4504$b.S44 2011
082 00 $a362.50973/09034$223
100 1 $aSegrave, Kerry,$d1944-
245 10 $aBegging in America, 1850-1940 :$bthe needy, the frauds, the charities and the law /$cKerry Segrave.
260 $aJefferson, N.C. :$bMcFarland & Company,$cc2011.
300 $av, 202 p. ;$c23 cm.
504 $aIncludes bibliographical references (p. 191-198) and index.
505 0 $aBeginning prior to 1850 -- Description, prevalence, style, attitude, 1850-1899 -- Frauds, fakes, myths, 1850-1899 -- Psychology worthiness, solutions, 1850-1899 -- Charity organizations, 1850-1899 -- Police and the courts, 1850-1899 -- Description, prevalence, style, attitude, 1900-1940 -- Frauds, fakes, myths, 1900-1940 -- Psychology worthiness, solutions, 1900-1940 -- Charity organizations, 1900-1940 -- Police and the courts, 1900-1940 -- Conclusion -- Notes -- Bibliography.
520 $a"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.
650 0 $aBeggars$zUnited States$xHistory$y19th century.
650 0 $aBeggars$zUnited States$xHistory$y20th century.