Bøger af Robert Archey Woods

Originally published in 1919, The Settlement Horizon is a seminal work in the field of sociology. It explores the problems and challenges of settlement work and social reform in urban America during the Progressive era. Its insightful analysis and practical recommendations were crucial in shaping the settlement movement and its impact on American society. This book remains a valuable reference for sociologists, social workers and historians.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 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.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.

A comprehensive guide to the social movements that shaped English history, from the Peasants' Revolt to the suffrage movement. This book provides insight into the political and societal changes that often came about through protest and activism. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the evolution of English society.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 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.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.

Written at the turn of the twentieth century, this classic study of urban poverty and social reform offers a compelling look at the challenges facing America's cities. Drawing on extensive firsthand research, Thomson and Woods provide a detailed analysis of the causes of poverty and the various attempts to address it. Their insights into the role of government, private philanthropy, and grassroots activism remain relevant to this day.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 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.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.

""University Settlements: Their Point And Drift"" is a book written by Robert Archey Woods in 1899. The book is a comprehensive study of the University Settlement movement, which was a social reform movement in the United States and the United Kingdom in the late 19th century. The author explores the history, purpose, and impact of the movement, which aimed to improve the lives of the poor and working-class people in urban areas. The book provides a detailed analysis of the various settlement houses that were established during this period, including Hull House in Chicago and Toynbee Hall in London. The author also discusses the philosophy and principles behind the University Settlement movement, which emphasized the importance of social justice, community involvement, and education. Overall, ""University Settlements: Their Point And Drift"" is a valuable historical document that sheds light on an important chapter in the history of social reform and urban development in the late 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

English Social Movements is a comprehensive book written by Robert Archey Woods that explores the history and development of social movements in England. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the origins of social movements, the different types of movements that have emerged throughout history, and the impact that these movements have had on English society.The book begins by examining the early social movements that emerged during the Industrial Revolution, such as the Luddites and Chartists. It then moves on to explore the rise of the suffrage movement and the fight for women's rights, as well as the emergence of trade unions and the labor movement.Throughout the book, Woods provides detailed accounts of the key figures and events that shaped each movement, as well as the strategies and tactics that they employed to achieve their goals. He also examines the ways in which these movements interacted with each other and with the broader political and social context of their time.English Social Movements is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of social movements in England. It provides a detailed and nuanced account of the various movements that have shaped English society, and offers valuable insights into the strategies and tactics that have been used to effect social change throughout history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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 will 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.

The Poor in Great Cities - Their Problems and what is Doing to Solve them is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1895.Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.