Includes bibliographical references (pages 291-306) and index.
SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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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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F170D51B-7306-410C-8C15-E0065E7233C2
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Title
From mutual aid to the welfare state.
International Standard Book Number
9780807825310
TOPICAL NAME USED AS SUBJECT
Fraternal insurance-- United States-- History.
Fraternal organizations-- United States-- History.
Mutualism-- United States-- History.
Friendly Societies-- history
History, 19th Century.
History, 20th Century.
Insurance, Health-- history.
Assurance mutuelle-- États-Unis-- Histoire.
Mutualisme (Économie politique)-- États-Unis-- Histoire.