University Settlements: Their Point And Drift (1899)

By Robert Archey Woods

Book Overview

""University Settlements: Their Point And Drift"" is a book written by Robert Archey Woods in 1899. The book is a comprehensive study of the University Settlement movement, which was a social reform movement in the United States and the United Kingdom in the late 19th century. The author explores the history, purpose, and impact of the movement, which aimed to improve the lives of the poor and working-class people in urban areas. The book provides a detailed analysis of the various settlement houses that were established during this period, including Hull House in Chicago and Toynbee Hall in London. The author also discusses the philosophy and principles behind the University Settlement movement, which emphasized the importance of social justice, community involvement, and education. Overall, ""University Settlements: Their Point And Drift"" is a valuable historical document that sheds light on an important chapter in the history of social reform and urban development in the late 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a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: 1165136376
• ISBN13: 9781165136377
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 28 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"