The ugly laws
People with disabilities, legal status, laws, etc
Discrimination against people with disabilities
Diskriminierung
Prejudice
People with mental disabilities
History, 19th Century
Disabled Persons
History, 20th Century
United states, social conditions
Legislation & jurisprudence
People with disabilities
Legal status, laws
Law and legislation
History
In the late-19th and early-20th centuries, municipal laws targeting 'unsightly beggars' sprang up in cities across America. This book uncovers the murky history behind the laws, situating the varied legislation in its historical context and exploring the details of the laws.
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