Kleinberg, S. J.

Widows and orphans first : the family economy and social welfare policy, 1880-1939 / S.J. Kleinberg. - Urbana : University of Illinois Press, (c)2006. - 1 online resource. - Women in American history .

Includes bibliographies and index.

Widows : a demographic and economic overview -- Widows' children and the cult of true childhood -- The transition from charity to widows' pensions -- The implementation of widows' pensions -- Widows and orphans first? the New Deal and its legacy.



9780252091636

2019718588


Family services--History.--United States
Family policy--History.--United States
Widows--Services for--History.--United States
Orphans--Services for--History.--United States


Electronic Books.

HV699 / .W536 2006