From mutual aid to the welfare state : fraternal societies and social services, 1890-1967 /

Apart from churches, more Americans belonged to fraternal societies than any other kind of voluntary organization. This book explores the history and cultural significance of these organizations, arguing that changing cultural attitudes and an expanding welfare state propelled their decline.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Beito, David T., 1956-
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Chapel Hill : University of North Carolina Press, ©2000.
Temas:
Fraternal organizations > United States > History.
Fraternal insurance > United States > History.
Mutualism > United States > History.
Friendly Societies > history
Insurance, Health > history
History, 19th Century
History, 20th Century
Sociétés d'aide mutuelle > États-Unis > Histoire.
Assurance mutuelle > États-Unis > Histoire.
Mutualisme (Économie politique) > États-Unis > Histoire.
Médecine > Histoire > 19e siècle.
Médecine > Histoire > 20e siècle.
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS > Economics > General.
Fraternal insurance.
Fraternal organizations.
Mutualism.
Verenigingen.
Genootschappen.
Onderlinge hulpverlening.
Sociale dienstverlening.
United States
United States.
History.
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Descripción
Sumario:Apart from churches, more Americans belonged to fraternal societies than any other kind of voluntary organization. This book explores the history and cultural significance of these organizations, arguing that changing cultural attitudes and an expanding welfare state propelled their decline.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (xiv, 320 pages) : illustrations
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references (pages 291-306) and index.
ISBN:0807860557
9780807860557

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