Twenty Years at Hull-House: With Autobiographical Notes
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.
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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.BooknewsOriginally 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)
Preface vEarliest Impressions 1Influence of Lincoln 16Boarding-School Ideals 29The Snare of Preparation 43First Days at Hull-House 58Subjective Necessity for Social Settlements 74Some Early Undertakings at Hull-House 85Problems of Poverty 102A Decade of Economic Discussion 116Pioneer Labor Legislation in Illinois 129Immigrants and Their Children 149Tolstoyism 166Public Activities and Investigations 180Civic Cooperation 198The Value of Social Clubs 218Arts at Hull-House 236Echoes of the Russian Revolution 255Socialized Education 272
\ BooknewsOriginally 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\ \
