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The Charity Organization Movement In The United States: A Study In American Philanthropy (1922)

The Charity Organization Movement In The United States: A Study In American Philanthropy (1922)

Watson, Frank Dekker

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Fiction AnthologiesGeneral SociologyRegional: Middle Atlantic

ISBN10: 1164601547
ISBN13: 9781164601548
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 576
Weight: 1.68
Height: 1.17 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Charity Organization Movement in the United States: A Study in American Philanthropy is a historical account of the development and evolution of the charity organization movement in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The book, written by Frank Dekker Watson and first published in 1922, explores the various factors that contributed to the emergence of this movement, including the rise of industrialization, urbanization, and social reform movements.The author provides a comprehensive overview of the key players and organizations involved in the charity organization movement, including the Charity Organization Society, the Associated Charities, and the National Conference of Charities and Correction. He also examines the various strategies and methods used by these organizations to address poverty and social problems, such as the use of scientific methods to assess the needs of individuals and families, and the emphasis on personal responsibility and self-help.Throughout the book, Watson offers critical insights into the successes and failures of the charity organization movement, and the impact it had on American philanthropy and social welfare policies. He also discusses the broader social, economic, and political context in which the movement operated, including the debates over the role of government in social welfare provision.Overall, The Charity Organization Movement in the United States is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of American philanthropy and social welfare, and the ongoing debates over the best ways to address poverty and social inequality.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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