From Mutual Aid to the Welfare State: Fraternal Societies and Social Services, 1890-1967

From Mutual Aid to the Welfare State: Fraternal Societies and Social Services, 1890-1967

by David T . Beito (Author)

Synopsis

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.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 336
Publisher: The University of North Carolina Press
Published: 31 May 2000

ISBN 10: 0807848417
ISBN 13: 9780807848418