McCarthy, Kathleen D.

American creed philanthropy and the rise of civil society, 1700-1865 / [electronic resource] : Kathleen D. McCarthy. - Pbk. ed. - University of Chicago Press, 2005, c2003. - 1 online resource (xi, 319 p.)

Includes bibliographical references (p. 265-299) and index.

pt. 1. The rise of civil society -- pt. 2. Testing the faith.

9780226561998 (electronic bk.) 0226561992 (electronic bk.)


Charities--History--United States--18th century.
Nonprofit organizations--History--United States--18th century.
Civil society--History--United States--18th century.
Charities--History--United States--19th century.
Nonprofit organizations--History--United States--19th century.
Civil society--History--United States--19th century.
SOCIAL SCIENCE--Philanthropy & Charity.


Electronic books.

HV91 / .M375 2005eb

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