Poor Relief and Welfare in Germany from the Reformation to World War I |
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| Author:
| Frohman, Larry |
| ISBN: | 978-0-521-50603-8 |
| Publication Date: | Jul 2008 |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $75.99 |
Book Description:
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This book considers poor relief, charity, and social welfare in Germany from the Reformation through World War I, arguing that preventive social welfare programs evolved out of traditional poor relief. Frohman emphasises the role of progressive reformers and local, voluntary initiative in this process.
This book considers poor relief, charity, and social welfare in Germany from the Reformation through World War I, arguing that preventive social welfare programs evolved out of traditional poor relief. Frohman emphasises the role of progressive reformers and local, voluntary initiative in this process.