Twenty Years at Hull House

Autori

• Jane Addams

Parametri

Pagine

210pagine

Tempo di lettura

8ore

• Biografie e pensieri
• Classici
• Saggistica
• Scienze sociali
• Storia

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Focusing on the establishment and impact of Hull House in Chicago, Jane Addams recounts her experiences co-founding the settlement that aimed to uplift the urban poor through education and essential social services. Unlike typical religious aid organizations, Hull House was secular and led by women, offering diverse programs such as art and literature classes, musical concerts, and medical care. This narrative highlights the settlement movement's role in supporting immigrant communities and the emergence of social work, emphasizing its lasting influence on society.

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Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2020