Social Problems of Alabama (Classic Reprint): A Study of the Social Institutions and Agencies of the State of Alabama as Related to Its War ... to Its War Activities (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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Social Problems of Alabama offers a clear look at how Alabama’s social institutions and state agencies worked together during the war era. This study ties war needs to everyday public services, health, education, and welfare, showing how policy aimed to strengthen the state for future challenges.
The report frames what worked well and where gaps existed, from budgets and staff to the care of vulnerable groups. It highlights practical challenges in hospitals, schools, juvenile services, and reform efforts, while outlining concrete steps for improvement and reform. The book provides context for how war-time pressures reshaped social policy in Alabama.
- A thorough overview of state health, education, and public welfare programs during the war period.
- Discussion of the finances and debt that affect funding for social institutions.
- Profiles of key institutions, such as hospitals, reform schools, and juvenile services, with a focus on improvements and needs.
- Practical recommendations for policy, budgeting, and administration to strengthen social care.
Ideal for readers of Alabama history and readers interested in the development of social policy during times of national stress.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book provides an examination of the welfare system in place in Alabama during the first two decades of the 20th century, discussing its strengths and shortcomings. The author takes a deep dive into the social agencies and institutions of the state, with particular attention paid to those serving the poor, marginalized, and criminal populations. It includes a discussion of how these organizations and agencies were funded and their subsequent financial difficulties, and perceived and actual shortcomings in their work. The author also considers the impact of the ongoing WWI on the organizations and the people they serve. The book is an important resource for scholars and researchers interested in the history of social welfare in the United States, in the American South, and in Alabama specifically. 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. Seller Inventory # 9781528334211_0
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