Protecting Soldiers and Mothers: The Political Origins of Social Policy in United States,

by Theda Skocpol

Book Overview

It is generally believed that the United States lagged behind the countries of Western Europe in developing modern social policies. But, as Theda Skocpol shows in this historical analysis, the United States actually pioneered generous social spending for many of its elderly, disabled and dependent citizens. During the late 19th century, competitive party politics in American democracy led to the rapid expansion of benefits for Union Civil War veterans...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0674717651
• ISBN13: 9780674717657
• Release Date: January 1992
• Publisher: Belknap Press
• Length: 714 Pages
• Weight: 2.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.7" x 6.6" x 9.6"