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In the Shadow of the Poorhouse: A Social History of Welfare in America, Tenth Anniversary Edition (R

In the Shadow of the Poorhouse: A Social History of Welfare in America, Tenth Anniversary Edition (R

by Katz, Michael B
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This controversial history of welfare in America argues that government must be the source of social progress.

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BrandBasic Books
Pub dateDec 1, 1996
ISBN-100465032109
ISBN-139780465032105
Paperback410.0 pages
LanguageEnglish
Dimensions9 × 1 × 6 in
Weight1 lb
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