Robert E Cavanaugh (4 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the realm of community service and organization during World War I, providing valuable insights into the establishment of Community Councils and High School Councils, both of which were crucial in mobilizing war efforts. The author examines the role of the US government and other federal agencies in stimulating these initiatives, emphasizing their significance as experiments in democratic organization. Additionally, the book explores the practical applications of community service, such as increasing food production, conserving resources, and promoting thrift. It sheds light on the innovative ways in which schools and communities collaborated to support the war effort, while also highlighting the challenges and complexities of implementing such programs. The insights gained from this historical account remain relevant today, offering valuable lessons for fostering community engagement and collaboration in the pursuit of common goals. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition. 4to. 107 pp. Gray cloth. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. Slightest bump to top corner. Essays by Robert Henry, E.A. Carmean, Philip Cavanaugh, Sean Avery Cavanaugh, Tony Vevers, Christopher Rothko, William Scharf, Justin Spring, Edye Weissler, Madeleine Sentner. Forward by Ann Freedman.