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"Democracy and Social Ethics" by Jane Addams is a groundbreaking paintings that explores the intertwining nation-states of democracy, ethics, and social responsibility. Addams, a distinguished American social reformer, feminist, and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, offers a compelling exam of the moral implications of a democratic society. Addams argues that democracy isn't always simply a political device however a way of lifestyles that needs moral engagement. Through a blend of philosophy, sociology, and practical examples from her own reviews at Hull House, an agreement residence she co-founded in Chicago, Addams advocates for a socially conscious democracy. She delves into troubles together with poverty, labor, and the ethical demanding situations bobbing up from industrialization, urging readers to keep in mind the ethical dimensions of public and private existence. "Democracy and Social Ethics" stays a cornerstone inside the literature of social justice, highlighting the importance of moral considerations in shaping a just and equitable democratic society. Addams' insights retain to resonate, imparting a timeless manual for those interested in the ethical foundations of democracy and social reform.
At the turn of the 20th century, social reformer Jane Addams provides a thought-provoking look at the economic vulnerabilities facing young working women in America's industrial centers. Addams' account draws on her groundbreaking work at Chicago's Hull House settlement, casting an empathetic yet unflinching eye on the harsh realities of poverty and gender inequality.Through piercing observation and insightful analysis, Addams documents the poor working and living conditions plaguing female garment and domestic workers. She exposes their low wages, long hours, unsafe work spaces, and lack of bargaining power or legal protections. Addams' examination reveals complex links between socioeconomic forces and these women's susceptibility to exploitation.Arguing for societal remedies over superficial charity, Addams proposes novel solutions to uplift working women through education, community organization, and labor reforms. Her examination of women's economic independence speaks strikingly to ongoing relevance today. Addams' blend of steadfast idealism with unsentimental pragmatism provides an thought-provoking portrait of belated justice for working women.A Belated Industry brings Addams' progressive vision to life through empathetic portraits of young women struggling to retain dignity and hope in the churning Industrial-era economy. This compelling snapshot illuminates the beginnings of Addams' iconic career advocating for society's most vulnerable.
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The Overthrow of the War System, written by Jane Addams in 1915, is a book that explores the causes and consequences of war and suggests ways to prevent it. Addams argues that war is not only a destructive force that causes immense suffering and loss of life, but also a symptom of deeper social and economic problems. She believes that the root causes of war are poverty, inequality, and the pursuit of power and wealth by nations.In the book, Addams draws on her experiences as a social reformer and peace activist to propose a new approach to international relations based on cooperation, diplomacy, and disarmament. She argues that nations should work together to address common problems such as poverty, disease, and environmental degradation, rather than competing for resources and territory.Addams also explores the role of women in promoting peace and social justice, arguing that their voices and perspectives are often overlooked in discussions of war and diplomacy. She calls for greater participation by women in politics and international affairs, and for a more inclusive and democratic approach to decision-making.Overall, The Overthrow of the War System is a passionate and insightful critique of the causes and consequences of war, and a call to action for a more peaceful and just world. It remains a classic work on peace and international relations, and a testament to the enduring legacy of Jane Addams as a visionary social reformer and peace activist.Also By Lucia Ames Mead, Rose Dabney Forbes, Denys P. Myers, Ruby G. Smith, Anna Garlin Spencer.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.
Jane Addams (1860 - 1935) was a pioneer settlement worker, founder of Hull House in Chicago, public philosopher, sociologist, author, and leader in woman suffrage and world peace. Beside presidents such as Theodore Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson, she was the most prominent reformer of the Progressive Era and helped turn the nation to issues of concern to mothers, such as the needs of children, public health, and world peace. She said that if women were to be responsible for cleaning up their communities and making them better places to live, they needed the vote to be effective in doing so. Addams became a role model for middle-class women who volunteered to uplift their communities. She is increasingly recognized as a member of the American pragmatist school of philosophy. In 1931 she became the first American woman to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. Wild rumors of a Devil Baby--a child who has miniature horns and a forked tail and appears in retribution for a husband's cruelty--at Hull-House brought a flood of curiosity-seekers to Jane Addams's door. To her surprise, many of the most adamant about seeing the Devil Baby were older, working-class, immigrant women.These women, usually rather withdrawn from the community, seemed to spring to life in response to this apocryphal story--and to be inspired to tell stories of their own. The tales they shared with Addams in the wake of the Devil Baby were more personal and revealing than any they had previously told her: stories of abusive mates, lost or neglectful children, and endless, ill-paid menial labor endured on behalf of loved ones. In response to these sometimes wrenching conversations, Addams wrote The Long Road of Woman's Memory, an extended musing on the role of memory and myth in women's lives.As Addams records the difficult recollections of these women she ponders the transformation of their experiences--so debilitating and full of anguish--into memories devoid of rancor and pain. She explores the catalytic function of cautionary tales in reviving older women's sense of agency. Through moving conversations with women who had lost sons on the battlefield, she emphasizes the importance of voicing a female perspective on war. The women's stories, graphically depicting the conditions in which they lived and labored and the purposefulness that sustained them, are gracefully woven together with Addams's insights on the functioning and purpose of memory.Seen in the context of Addams's personal connection with these diverse women and their stories, her larger efforts to bring about equity and social justice appear all the more courageous and vital.
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Hull House was a settlement house co-founded in 1889 by Jane Addams and Ellen Gates Starr. Located in Chicago, Hull House opened its doors to early European immigrants. With its innovative social, educational, and artistic programs, Hull House became the gold standard for the movement. Addams ran Hull House as head resident until her death in 1935, and in this book she documents her experiences there.
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A New Conscience and an Ancient Evil is a book written by Jane Addams, a social activist and Nobel Peace Prize winner. The book explores the concept of prostitution as an ancient evil that has persisted throughout history, and argues that society must change its attitudes towards prostitution in order to address the root causes of this issue. Addams draws on her experiences working with women in Chicago's Hull House, a settlement house for immigrants and the poor, to provide insight into the lives of prostitutes and the social conditions that lead to their exploitation. She also examines the role of men in perpetuating this system and advocates for a new conscience that recognizes the dignity and worth of all individuals, regardless of their profession or social status. The book is a call to action for society to address the issue of prostitution and work towards a more just and equitable world.1912. From the Preface: The following material, much of which has been published in McClure�������s Magazine, was written, not from the point of view of the expert, but because of my own need for a counter-knowledge to a bewildering mass of information which came to me through the Juvenile Protective Association of Chicago. The reports which its twenty field officers daily brought to its main office adjoining Hull House became to me a revelation of the dangers implicit in city conditions and of the allurements which are designedly placed around many young girls in order to draw them into an evil life. Contents: As inferred from An Analogy; As indicated by Recent Legal Enactments; As indicated by the Amelioration of Economic Conditions; As indicated by the Moral Education and Legal Protection of Children; As indicated by Philanthropic Rescue and Prevention; and As indicated by Increased Social Control.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.
It is well to remind ourselves, from time to time, that "Ethics" is but another word for "righteousness," that for which many men and women of every generation have hungered and thirsted, and without which life becomes meaningless.
"20 Years at Hull House" by Jane Addams is a surprisingly compelling book, free of the ethnic racism and stereotyping that blight many similar works of her era. Addams' account of her groundbreaking community center in one of the worst parts of late 19th-century Chicago fairly overflows with compassion and almost unbelievable fairness. Jane Addams came from a conventional Middle American milieu, but was radicalized by seeing the ravages of the Industrial Revolution both in Britain and Chicago. This timeless memoir of the years 1889-1909 documents her wide-ranging concerns, embracing public health, pacifism and feminism as well as philanthropy, working-class education and poverty alleviation. Many of the ideas implemented by Addams in her "20 Years at Hull House" decades ahead of their time. While not light reading, this classic contains many gripping portraits of the desperation of immigrant life and the simple power of human decency. More than that, "20 Years at Hull-House" has inspired generations of US social and political activists. For decades a Hull House sojourn, or at least a visit, was virtually a pilgrimage for all kinds of progressive reformers. While Addams's reputation was damaged by her antiwar stance during World War I, it recovered enough for her to win the 1931 Nobel Peace Prize.
Women In Public Life is a book written by Jane Addams and published in 1914. It is a collection of essays that discuss the role of women in public life, particularly in the United States. Addams was a prominent social reformer and activist who advocated for women's suffrage and social justice.The book is divided into three parts. The first part focuses on the history of women's involvement in public life, from the suffrage movement to women's involvement in politics and social reform. The second part explores the challenges that women face in public life, such as discrimination, sexism, and the double standards that exist for women in politics. The third part discusses the potential for women to make a difference in public life and the importance of their participation in shaping society.Throughout the book, Addams argues that women have a unique perspective and set of skills that can be valuable in public life. She also emphasizes the importance of women's involvement in politics and social reform for the betterment of society as a whole. Women In Public Life is a seminal work in the history of women's rights and continues to be relevant today.Also Contains Works By Mary Ritter Beard, Sophonisba Preston Breckinridge, Neva Ruth Deardorff, Josephine Marshall Jewell Dodge, George Elliott Howard, Emilie Josephine Hutchinson, Florence Kelley, Gertrude S. Martin, Elsie Worthington Clews Parsons, Simon Nelson Patten, Jennie Bradley Roessing, Emily Foote Runge, Anna Howard Shaw, Ella Jane Seass Stewart, Mary Winsor, And Mary I. Wood.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.
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In this compelling memoir, Jane Addams takes us on an unforgettable journey through the hallowed halls of Hull-House, an iconic institution that reshaped the social landscape of early 20th century America. "Twenty Years at Hull-House" is an inspiring testament to Addams' unwavering commitment to social justice and her tireless efforts to uplift the lives of the underprivileged.Step into the bustling streets of Chicago's immigrant neighborhoods, where Addams and her dedicated colleagues embarked on a mission to alleviate poverty, advocate for women's rights, and bridge the gap between different social classes. With vivid prose and poignant anecdotes, Addams paints a vivid portrait of the daily struggles and triumphs that permeated the lives of those within Hull-House's walls.As Addams chronicles her two decades at Hull-House, she unveils a tapestry of resilience, empathy, and solidarity. Through her vivid storytelling, she brings to life the vibrant tapestry of people who sought solace and support at Hull-House. From newly arrived immigrants grappling with the challenges of assimilation to destitute families yearning for a glimmer of hope, Addams sheds light on the complex human stories that shaped the course of social reform."Twenty Years at Hull-House" is not only a captivating memoir but also a call to action. Addams's groundbreaking work and unyielding dedication continue to inspire generations of activists, reminding us of the power of compassion, community, and collective action in the face of adversity.
Jane Addams was a famous social activist living in Chicago at the turn of the 20th century. She¿s perhaps most famous for introducing the Settlement movement to the United States and for founding Hull House, a hugely influential settlement house in Chicago.Settlement houses were founded on the idea of uplifting the poor working class by quartering the rich and poor together in close proximity. By living together under the guidance of settlement workers, the poor would have access to communal education, healthcare, day care, food, and shelter, allowing them to improve their positions in society instead of being ground under heel by the privations of poverty and the brutality of workhouses. Immigrants in particular could take advantage of the settlement¿s safety net, helping them naturalize more easily in their new country as they struggled to find stability while both working and raising children.Hull House, named after the house¿s original owner, was Addams¿ life work. It brought together the urban poor¿mostly recently-settled immigrants¿together into a vast thirteen-building complex near the heart of Chicagös downtown. In this book Addams describes the house, its founding, and its operations; because running the house was such a major part of her life, she considered this book to be her autobiography of sorts. Hull House remained open until 2012, operating continuously for over 120 years.For her work at Hull House and for her involvement in the Peace Movement of World War I, Addams was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, becoming the award¿s first American woman recipient. At the time of her death she was the most well-known female public figure in America.
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'Twenty Years at Hull-House, with autobiographical notes, the most well-known Settlement House in America is the novel of a 1910 book by Hull-House founder and prominent Progressive Era reformer Jane Addams. Her most popular book was Addams' autobiographical narrative of her efforts to ameliorate living circumstances for working-class immigrants in Chicago's West Side slums. This book, which is a new instructional version of Twenty Years at Hull-House, is a great opportunity to introduce students to one of America's most well-known women and a pioneer of the Progressive movement. In 1883, Jane Addams witnessed a distressing scene in London; she wanted to replicate the experiment in the U.S. In 1889, Addams and her friend Ellen Starr moved into a rundown mansion in Chicago's West Side. In the urban industrial areas, Hull-House was envisioned as a "hub for a higher civic and social life." The energy of the first generation of female college graduates found a home in Hull-House. Addams embraced the sexual stereotypes of her day and soothed public fears by acting primarily in the roles of nurturer and caregiver. Although Addams' writing can at times be challenging to understand, her beliefs and actions are genuinely admirable.
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