Introduction to the Study of the Dependent, Defective, and Delinquent Classes and of Their Social Treatment

Henderson, Charles Richmond

Published by D. C. Heath & Co., Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A., 1904

About this Item

Pioneering minister/sociologist offers this early social reformers' guide to caring for dependents who could not care for themselves at the turn of the 20th century, including children, the sick, the poor, mental defectives, the physically handicapped, & juvenile delinquents. Thorough overview of charitable organizations & philanthropic efforts & the origins of the welfare state, along with the development of criminal sociology. Orig. published in 1893 & renewed in 1901, this is a 1904 printing, in 397 pages + pages of ads for other books by this publisher in rear. Hardcover book with burgundy cloth-over-boards is in solidly Good condition: generally very clean, binding straight & strong, pages modestly tanned around edges, commensurate with age. Former owner's name in faded pen on ffep, else unmarked. Rubbing to extremities, bumped corners, pushed spine. NO DJ, as issued (never had one) Our photos depict the Exact book you will receive from us, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have! All orders processed before 2 pm weekdays (PST) ship same day; weekends & holidays ship very next business day. Seller Inventory # 016705

Bibliographic Details

Title: Introduction to the Study of the Dependent, ...

Publisher: D. C. Heath & Co., Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A.

Publication Date: 1904

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Good

Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket

Edition: Later edition