Southern Paternalism and the American Welfare State: Economics, Politics, and Institutions in the South, 1865–1965 (Political Economy of Institutions and Decisions)

Southern Paternalism and the American Welfare State: Economics, Politics, and Institutions in the South, 1865-1965 (Political Economy of Institutions and Decisions)

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Southern Paternalism and the American Welfare State: Economics, Politics, and Institutions in the South, 1865–1965 (Political Economy of Institutions and Decisions)

Southern Paternalism and the American Welfare State: Economics, Politics, and Institutions in the South, 1865-1965 (Political Economy of Institutions and Decisions)

Written by Lee J. Alston
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Published January 13, 1999
ISBN 4278701
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Lee J. Alston writes contemporary fiction and has always been fascinated by character-driven stories. They hold a degree in English Literature and previously worked as an editor before transitioning to writing their own books. Lee J. Alston lives with their spouse and a very vocal rescue cat.

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