Patriots, Settlers, and the Origins of American Social Policy

Professor Jensen's book presents a novel account of the development of America's first entitlement policies.

Klappentext

Professor Jensen??'s book presents a novel account of the development of America??'s first entitlement policies.

Inhalt

1. Entitlements in law and history; 2. Pensions for revolutionary patriots; 3. Revolutionary policies; 4. The 'public' lands and public welfare; 5. Expanding a nation, dissolving a union; 6. Entitlements and the constitution of the American nation.