Self-Supporting Students In Certain New York City High Schools (1920)

By Walter W. Pettit

Book Overview

Self-Supporting Students In Certain New York City High Schools is a book written by Walter William Pettit and was first published in 1920. The book is a comprehensive study of the lives of self-supporting students in select high schools in New York City during the early 20th century. The author, Pettit, was a professor at the New York University and had conducted extensive research on the topic of self-supporting students. In this book, he presents his findings and insights on the challenges faced by these students who had to balance their education with work to support themselves financially. The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a specific aspect of the lives of self-supporting students. The first chapter provides an overview of the economic and social conditions that led to the rise of self-supporting students in New York City. The subsequent chapters delve into the experiences of these students in school, their work outside of school, and the impact of their financial situation on their academic performance. Pettit also examines the role of the school system in supporting self-supporting students and offers recommendations for improving their educational experience. He also includes case studies of individual students, providing a more personal and intimate look at their lives and struggles. Overall, Self-Supporting Students In Certain New York City High Schools is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of education and social welfare in America. It sheds light on the challenges faced by marginalized students and offers insights into how schools can better support them.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164833456
• ISBN13: 9781164833451
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 88 Pages
• Weight: 0.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"