Encyclopedia of Social Welfare History in North America (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780761925842)

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.

Author: John M. Herrick
ISBN-10: 0761925848
ISBN-13: 9780761925842
Publisher: Sage Publications, Inc
Language: English
Published: 12/15/2004
Pages: 560
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 3.88lbs
Size: 11.08h x 8.68w x 1.61d

Review Citation(s):
Booklist 06/01/2005 pg. 1852
Choice 06/01/2005 pg. 1802
Multicultural Review 09/01/2005 pg. 96
Rec Ref Bks for Small/Med Libr 01/01/2006 pg. 176
American Reference Bks Annual 01/01/2006 pg. 383