The Development Of The Young People's Movement

By Frank Otis Erb

Book Overview

The Development of the Young People's Movement by Frank Otis Erb is a comprehensive study of the history and evolution of the youth movement in the United States. The book begins with an overview of the social and cultural context in which the movement emerged in the late 19th century, and traces its development through the Progressive Era, the Great Depression, and World War II.Erb examines the various organizations and groups that comprised the youth movement, including the Boy Scouts, the YMCA and YWCA, and the various youth wings of political parties and labor unions. He also looks at the role of schools, churches, and other institutions in shaping the values and ideals of young people, and the impact of changing social and economic conditions on the movement.Throughout the book, Erb emphasizes the importance of the youth movement in promoting civic engagement, leadership, and social responsibility among young people. He also highlights the challenges and controversies that the movement faced, including concerns about conformity, commercialism, and political indoctrination.Overall, The Development of the Young People's Movement provides a rich and nuanced account of the history of the youth movement in the United States, and offers valuable insights into the role of young people in shaping American society and culture.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: 1432697846
• ISBN13: 9781432697846
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 132 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"