Katz, Michael B., 1939-

In the shadow of the poorhouse : a social history of welfare in America / Michael B. Katz. - New York : Basic Books, c1986. - xiv, 338 p. ; 24 cm.

Includes index.

Bibliography: p. 293-323.

ISBN: 0465032257 :

LCCN: 85073875 //r89

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Public welfare--History.--United States
Social service--History.--United States

Subjects--Geographic Terms:
United States--Social policy.

LC Class. No.: HV91 / .K349 1986

Dewey Class. No.: 362.5/8/0973