Transactions of the National Association for the Promotion of Social Science : Brighton Meeting, 1876 (Classic Reprint)

Charles Wager Ryalls

ISBN 10: 0243033001 / ISBN 13: 9780243033003

Published by Forgotten Books, 2017

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Zustand: Hervorragend | Seiten: 800 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Transactions of the National Association for the Promotion of Social Science : Brighton Meeting, 1876 (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0243033001
• ISBN 13: 9780243033003
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Hervorragend
• Seller catalogs:
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Synopsis

This book, a compilation of speeches given at the 1875 conference of the UK-based National Association for the Promotion of Social Science, provides a panorama of Victorian British thought on various societal ills. British intellectuals, social reformers, and government officials offer perspectives on issues ranging from education reform to the treatment of criminals. Despite a recurring theme of concern at crime rates and poverty, the book is also marked by optimism in the potential of government and society to address these issues. The speeches reflect the era’s belief in progress, in the power of education, and in the importance of public health to the prosperity of the nation. This book offers valuable insights into the social and political landscape of Victorian Britain and will prove fascinating to historians, social scientists, and anyone with an interest in the intellectual and social history of the 19th century.