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Review: From Poor Law to Welfare State: A History of Social Welfare in America

User Review  - Matt Magee - Goodreads

This book is basically a history of policies and attitudes towards social welfare in the United States. It is a little bit dry but also very informative and comprehensive. Read full review

Review: From Poor Law to Welfare State: A History of Social Welfare in America

User Review  - Margaret Dillon - Goodreads

A textbook on the history of social welfare in America. A very revealing look into the changing attitudes toward the poor and needy and the many and varied solutions both public and private that have ... Read full review

Review: From Poor Law to Welfare State: A History of Social Welfare in America

User Review  - Zoe - Goodreads

Written in an engaging style, and sympathetic to the left. Read full review

Review: From Poor Law to Welfare State: A History of Social Welfare in America

User Review  - Craig J. - Goodreads

"From Poor Law to Welfare State, 6th Edition: A History of Social Welfare in America by Walter I. Trattner (1998)" Read full review

Review: From Poor Law to Welfare State: A History of Social Welfare in America

User Review  - Josephine - Goodreads

I'm not sure why others gave this book 3 stars or less. I really enjoyed how it was written. Yes it was assigned for a social work class, but I did enjoy it. I liked how it was simply written and how ... Read full review

Review: From Poor Law to Welfare State: A History of Social Welfare in America

User Review  - Marion - Goodreads

Okay, so I didn't read all of this book. It gives a historical overview of how we have dealt with poverty in the US Not the most thrilling read, but it's informative. Read full review

Review: From Poor Law to Welfare State: A History of Social Welfare in America

User Review  - Tamoun - Goodreads

I enjoyed reading this book, although it was for my Social Policy Class. I have to write a Seven page paper on it, which I am doing now. Overall, the book gives a historical viewpoint on welfare system in America, and shows us how we have changed since then. Read full review

Review: From Poor Law to Welfare State: A History of Social Welfare in America

User Review  - Alyssa - Goodreads

An amazing history! Read full review

Review: From Poor Law to Welfare State: A History of Social Welfare in America

User Review  - Laura - Goodreads

have to read this for school. Read full review

Review: From Poor Law to Welfare State: A History of Social Welfare in America

User Review  - Rachel - Goodreads

This was the primary text in my "History of Social Welfare in America" class, but I think it might be interesting to non-Social Work people, too. It's interesting to see how we have treated our poor ... Read full review

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