Begging in America, 1850-1940
the needy, the frauds, the charities and the law
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2011 - McFarland & Company, Jefferson, N.C, North Carolina
Language
English
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- ISBN-139780786465699
- ISBN-100786465697
- Library of Congress Control Number2011034483
- OCLC Control Number732960095
- Better World Books9780786465699
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- Open LibraryOL25005703M
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- DDC362.50973/09034
- LCCHV4504 .S44 2011
- LCCHV4504.S44 2011
Description
"This historical book explores begging and beggars in the period 1850 to 1940, with emphasis on how the police, the courts, the media and private charity organizations dealt with the issue. Efforts to suppress mendicancy are explored, including legislation, police crackdowns, and public vouchers for meals and shelter"--Provided by publisher.
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