In the shadow of the poorhouse

By Michael B. Katz

Subjects: Social Welfare, Public welfare, Aide sociale, Social service, Politique sociale, Histoire, Social work, Geschichte, Social Work, United States, Sozialpolitik, Umschulungswerkstätten für Siedler und Auswanderer, Social policy, Public Policy, Sozialhilfe, Fürsorge, History, Service social, Welfare recipients, Armenzorg, Wohlfahrtsstaat, Welzijnszorg

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.