9781332050208 - First Biennial Report of the State of Board of Control of Waashington: For the Term Beginning October 1, 1900, and Ending September 30, 1902 (Classic Reprint) de Wa... (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book provides an overview of the history of state-managed institutions in the state of Washington, from 1900 to 1902. The author, as a member of the state's Board of Control, offers a comprehensive examination of six facilities, including hospitals for the insane, a prison, a reform school, a soldiers' home, and a school for the intellectually disabled. By compiling insights from these institutions, the author presents a unique vantage point on the history of social welfare in this region, including details on funding, maintenance, and evolving approaches to care. The text traces shifts in how the state provided for marginalized members of society during a period of population growth and economic change. Ultimately, this book illuminates the development of social policy in the United States, providing invaluable context for historical and sociological study. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.