Human Services, Political & Legal Figures - Women's Biography, General & Miscellaneous Social Services, Political Activists & Social Reformers - U.S. Political Biography, Education - Organizations & Institutions, Social Work - General & Miscellaneous, Ill
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Overview
In 1889, while many Americans were disdainful of newly arrived immigrants, Jane Addams established Hull-House as a refuge for Chicago's poor. The settlement house provided an unprecedented variety of social services. Addams's inspiring autobiography chronicles the institution's early years and discusses the ever-relevant philosophy of social justice that served as its foundation.Synopsis
In 1889, while many Americans were disdainful of newly arrived immigrants, Jane Addams established Hull-House as a refuge for Chicago's poor. The settlement house provided an unprecedented variety of social services. Addams's inspiring autobiography chronicles the institution's early years and discusses the ever-relevant philosophy of social justice that served as its foundation.
Booknews
Originally published in 1910, this was Jane Addams' most successful book. Now regarded as a classic of American social history, this first annotated edition is issued on the occasion of the Hull-House centennial. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Book Details
Published
April 1, 2008
Publisher
Dover Publications
Pages
304
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780486457499