ISBN: 9781330091647 - The Settlement Idea: A Vision of Social Justice (classic Reprint) (3 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a modern exploration of the settlement movement, a method of improving the well-being of society at a local level. The author begins by tracing the roots of the movement to the Industrial Revolution, when rapid urbanization and the rise of capitalism led to widespread poverty and social dislocation. This led to the establishment of settlement houses, where educated individuals lived among the poor and worked to improve their living conditions. The book discusses the challenges and successes of the settlement movement, and the ways in which it has adapted to meet the changing needs of society. The author draws on historical accounts and interviews with social workers to provide a rich and nuanced understanding of the movement, arguing that the settlement house model remains a vital tool for promoting social justice and building more equitable communities. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…