Speaking Of Change: A Selection Of Speeches And Articles

By E.A. Filene and Edward A. Filene

Book Overview

Speaking of Change: A Selection of Speeches and Articles by Edward Albert Filene is a collection of some of the most influential speeches and articles written by the author. Filene was a prominent businessman, philanthropist, and social reformer in the early 20th century, and his writings and speeches on economic and social issues continue to have relevance today.The book covers a wide range of topics, including the role of business in society, the importance of education and democracy, and the need for social reform. Filene was a strong advocate for workers' rights, and many of his speeches and articles focus on the need for fair labor practices and better working conditions.In addition to his work on social and economic issues, Filene was also a passionate advocate for the arts. The book includes several speeches and articles on the importance of music, literature, and other forms of artistic expression.Overall, Speaking of Change is a thought-provoking and inspiring collection of writings that offers a glimpse into the mind of one of the most influential social reformers of the early 20th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of social reform and the role of business in society.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: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1258357135
• ISBN13: 9781258357139
• Release Date: May 2012
• Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
• Length: 362 Pages
• Weight: 1.44 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"