In the Web of Class
Delinquents and Reformers in Boston, 1810s-1930s
Published on 1. August 1993
Book
Paperback/Softback
274 pages
978-0-8147-7981-1 (ISBN)
Description
"An analytic overview of the history of social welfare and juvenile justice in Boston..[Schneider] traces cogently the origins, development, and ultimate failure of Protestant and Catholic reformers' efforts to ameliorate working-class poverty and juvenile delinquency."
?Choice"Anyone who wants to understand why America's approach to juvenile justice doesn't work should read In the Web of Class."
?Michael B. Katz,University of Pennsylvania
?Choice"Anyone who wants to understand why America's approach to juvenile justice doesn't work should read In the Web of Class."
?Michael B. Katz,University of Pennsylvania
Reviews / Votes
"An analytic overview of the history of social welfare and juvenile justice in Boston..[Schneider] traces cogently the origins, development, and ultimate failure of Protestant and Catholic reformers' efforts to ameliorate working-class poverty and juvenile delinquency." --Choice"Anyone who wants to understand why America's approach to juvenile justice doesn't work should read In the Web of Class." --Michael B. Katz,University of PennsylvaniaMore details
Series
Edition
Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 228 mm
Width: 148 mm
Thickness: 18 mm
Weight
426 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-8147-7981-1 (9780814779811)
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Person
Eric C. Schneider is an Assistant Dean in the College of Arts & Sciences Iof the University of Pennsylvania, where he also teaches in the American Civilization and Urban Studies programs.