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The History Of Public Poor Relief In Massachusetts, 1620-1920 (1922)

The History Of Public Poor Relief In Massachusetts, 1620-1920 (1922)

Kelso, Robert Wilson

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ISBN10: 1437292941
ISBN13: 9781437292947
Publisher: Indypublish.Com
Published: Nov 26 2008
Pages: 212
Weight: 0.64
Height: 0.45 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The History Of Public Poor Relief In Massachusetts, 1620-1920 is a historical account of the public poor relief system in the state of Massachusetts, United States. The book was written by Robert Wilson Kelso and was first published in 1922. The book traces the evolution of public poor relief in Massachusetts from its early beginnings in the 17th century to the early 20th century. It explores the various forms of public assistance that were available to the poor during this time, including almshouses, outdoor relief, and workhouses. The book also examines the role of private charities and religious organizations in providing assistance to the poor.Kelso provides a detailed analysis of the various factors that influenced the development of public poor relief in Massachusetts, including economic conditions, political ideologies, and social attitudes towards poverty. He also discusses the impact of various legislative and administrative reforms on the provision of public assistance to the poor.Overall, The History Of Public Poor Relief In Massachusetts, 1620-1920 provides a comprehensive and insightful account of the evolution of public poor relief in one of the oldest states in the United States. It is a valuable resource for historians, social scientists, and anyone interested in the history of social welfare in the United States.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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