A Determination of the Major Social Problems of American Life (Paperback)

Paperback. "A Determination of the Major Social Problems of American Life" is a rigorous sociological study and historical analysis of the most pressing challenges facing the United States during the early 20th century. John A. Hockett employs a systematic approach to identify and categorize significant social, political, and economic issues by analyzing contemporary literature and public discourse. This work was foundational in defining the scope of social studies education and determining which societal concerns warranted the most attention from citizens and policymakers.The text explores a diverse range of topics, including industrial relations, government efficiency, urban development, and civic responsibility. By providing a structured framework for understanding the complexities of American life in the late 1920s, Hockett offers a unique perspective on the priorities of the era and the evolving methodology of the social sciences. This volume serves as an essential resource for historians, sociologists, and those interested in the history of American education, providing deep insight into the institutional and cultural anxieties of a nation in transition.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.