Twenty Years at Hull-House (Prairie State Books)

Addams, Jane

ISBN 10: 0252061071 / ISBN 13: 9780252061073

Published by University of Illinois Press, 1989

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Twenty Years at Hull-House (Prairie State Books)
• Publisher: University of Illinois Press
• Publication Date: 1989
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0252061071
• ISBN 13: 9780252061073
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: very_good

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Synopsis

A bedrock text of American progressivism, Twenty Years at Hull-House tells the dramatic story of how social reformer Jane Addams cofounded and developed the Chicago settlement house into a community center dedicated to serving the city's immigrants and poor. Addams provides an eyewitness account of urban life in her lifetime while explaining the ideas and experiences that motivated her to dedicate her life to helping these Chicagoans. By arguing that Americans should respect immigrants' traditions, Addams created a successful template for integrating newcomers into society and empowering them to seek out what they needed from government, business, and other institutions. Addams' philosophy and tireless pursuit of social justice influenced people and movements around the world. One of the best-known public figures of her time, Addams won the Nobel Peace Prize and a century later remains an inspirational figure in American history.

About the Author

Jane Addams (1860-1935) was a social activist, Progressive reformer, and author of many books of social criticism. She was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1931.