Social Service: Its Place In The Society Of Friends (1913)

By Joshua Rowntree

Book Overview

Social Service: Its Place In The Society Of Friends is a book written by Joshua Rowntree and originally published in 1913. The book explores the role of social service in the Quaker community and its importance in the broader society. Rowntree discusses the history of social service in the Quaker tradition, including the establishment of schools, hospitals, and other institutions. He also examines the current state of social service in the Quaker community and offers suggestions for how it can be improved. Throughout the book, Rowntree emphasizes the Quaker belief in the importance of social justice and the responsibility of individuals to work towards the betterment of society. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of social service in the Quaker community and its ongoing relevance today.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: 054871553X
• ISBN13: 9780548715536
• Release Date: November 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.44 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"