Encyclopedia of Social Welfare History in North AmericaJohn M. Herrick, Paul H. Stuart The Encyclopedia of Social Welfare History in North America is a unique reference book that provides readers with basic information about the history of social welfare in North America, including Canada, Mexico, and the United States. Since many themes and issues are similar in the three nations, entries provide comparative information about common as well as distinctive concerns and developments. Significant events, influential people, legislation, social problems, and societal responses are described in detail. Editors include specialists in the social welfare history of each nation, and they have collaborated with scholars from a variety of academic disciplines to prepare entries of varying length addressing these issues. Included in each entry are suggestions for further reading that will guide readers to the rich resources available for learning about the history of North American social welfare. The Encyclopedia also provides cross-references for important topics. |
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Encyclopedia of Social Welfare History in North America John M. Herrick,Paul H. Stuart Limited preview - 2004 |
Encyclopedia of Social Welfare History in North America John M. Herrick,Paul H. Stuart No preview available - 2005 |
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References to this book
Advances in Social Work: Special Issue on the Futures of Social Work James G. Daley & Indiana University No preview available - 2006 |