McCarthy, Kathleen D. American creed : philanthropy and the rise of civil society, 1700-1865 / Kathleen D. McCarthy. - Chicago : University of Chicago Press, 2003. - xi, 319 p. ; 24 cm. Includes bibliographical references (p. 265-299) and index. ISBN: 0226561984 (cloth : alk. paper) LCCN: 2002009734 Nat. Bib. No.: GBA3-Y4139 Subjects--Topical Terms: 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. LC Class. No.: HV 91 / .M375 2003 c.2