The first and most successful rural social settlement school in the United States lies at the forks of Troublesome Creek in Knott County, Kentucky. Since its founding in 1902 by May Stone and Katherine Pettit, the Hindman Settlement School has received accolades for the quality of its education, health, and community services that have measurably improved the lives of people in the region.
Challenge and Change in Appalachia is the story of a groundbreaking center for education that transformed a community. The School's farms and extension work brought modern methods to the area. At the same time, the School encouraged preservation of the region's crafts and music. Today, unique programs for dyslexic children, work in adult education, and cultural heritage activities make the School a model for rural redevelopment.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
Jess Stoddart, retired professor emeritus of history at San Diego State University, has been a member of the board of directors of Hindman Settlement School since 1997.
"The first comprehensive history of Hindman Settlement School."―Appalachian Heritage
"Stoddart is a meticulous researcher and historian, and her talents show in this work, which not only traces the history of the Hindman Settlement School, but also places it in the context of the Progressivism movement."―Appalachian Journal
"Stoddart's historical account of one of the most successful rural settlement schools in the US brings to light the rich panoply of curricular offerings and community services provided by the Hindman School in eastern Kentucky."―Choice
"Marks an important contribution by introducing new research and providing a new interpretive framework for understanding the contributions made by Hindman Settlement School. I learned something new on every page and feel certain that this volume will be valuable for scholars and engaging for the broader public interested in a good story about good people."―Gordon McKinney
"Has much to offer students of early twentieth-century American history, the history of the Progressive Era, and the history of the South."―Indiana Magazine of History
"Stoddart's careful research into Hindman School's formative years is especially important. . . .In addition, her documentations of women's central role in reform efforts at Hindman enhances recent studies of female leadership in Appalachia."―Journal of Southern History
"Besides showcasing the remarkable importance of emerging and reform-minded women leaders, Stoddart effectively shares a multitude of quotations and anecdotes regarding the growth and evolution of the school into the 21st century."―Kentucky Monthly
"For others interested in a more historical perspective, this volume seems destined to become another 'must have' for their regional library collections."―Modern Mountain Magazine
"A useful history of a very unusual educational institution."―Richard B. Drake
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
Shipping:
US$ 3.75
Within U.S.A.
Shipping:
US$ 4.00
Within U.S.A.
Seller: HPB-Red, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: USED_GOOD. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used textbooks may not include companion materials such as access codes, etc. May have some wear or writing/highlighting. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!. Seller Inventory # S_368409249
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: USED_VERYGOOD. No Jacket. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.3. Seller Inventory # G0813122503I4N10
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: All Booked Up, Louisville, KY, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: USED_NEARFINE. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Green hardcover shows only slight edgewear. 308 pages are clean, tight and unmarked.DJ is faded on front cover and shows only slight wear. This has a review slip laid in. 2 pounds. Seller Inventory # 29758
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: GLOVER'S BOOKERY, ABAA, Lexington, KY, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: USED_FINE. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. 309 pp; Excellent book. Seller Inventory # 795836
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: All Booked Up, Louisville, KY, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: USED_NEARFINE. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Green hardcover shows only the very slightest wear. The 308 pages are clean, tight and unmarked. The DJ shows only slight edgewear. The story of a school in Appalachia that works toward the needs of the community. 1.75 pounds. Seller Inventory # 29704
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: Pink Casa Antiques, Frankfort, KY, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: USED_GOOD. hardcover with dust jacket, tight, pages clear and bright, shelf and edge wear, corners bumped, dust jacket sunned, ex-library copy with usual library markings, packaged in cardboard box for shipment, tracking on U.S. orders. Seller Inventory # 90124
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: Pink Casa Antiques, Frankfort, KY, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: USED_VERYGOOD. hardcover with dust jacket, full number line, tight, pages clear and bright, shelf and edge wear, corners bumped, dust jacket spine sunned, BONUS: press release for this book laid in, packaged in cardboard box for shipment, tracking on U.S. orders. Seller Inventory # 91335
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: GoldenWavesOfBooks, Fayetteville, TX, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: NEW. New. Fast Shipping and good customer service. Seller Inventory # Holz_New_0813122503
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, U.S.A.
Condition: NEW. Seller Inventory # 306029-n
Quantity: 5 available
Seller: Big Bill's Books, Wimberley, TX, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: NEW. Brand New Copy. Seller Inventory # BBB_new0813122503
Quantity: 1 available