ISBN: 9781332322862 - a decade of civic development (classic reprint) (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book traces the civic transformations in the United States over a decade, starting from the closing years of the 19th century. It highlights the rise of a social spirit among the educated youth, fostering new institutions and movements such as charity organization, university settlements, and university extension. The author presents evidence of the social reforms of the time, including factory and health legislation, compulsory education, and the provision of public baths, playgrounds, and vacation schools. These changes were driven by a shift in ideals, from theological and individualistic to ethical and social. The book concludes that the civic improvements of the period marked the beginning of a new era of public responsibility and activity in the United States. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…