PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
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HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a comprehensive report of the State Board of Charities and Correction of Colorado, published in 1906. The work of this executive body was to investigate and provide insight into the treatment of criminals, ill people living in poverty, destitute children, and other marginalized populations in the state. The report provides a unique snapshot into the problems of poverty and inequality at the turn of the twentieth century, showing how the state grappled with the challenges of a growing and rapidly transformed society at the time. It shows the shift from traditional private philanthropy to government agencies as the primary providers of social welfare, a change that is still ongoing today. The report is a valuable resource for historians, scholars, and policymakers alike, offering important context for those seeking to understand the roots of America's current social policies. 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.