20 Years at Hull House: Book Guide, Author and Facts
20 Years at Hull House by Jane Addams — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.
Jane Addams's narrative of life in an immigrant urban neighborhood provides students with an introduction to the issues of the Progressive era and the tenets of social activism. This new teaching edition reduces Addams's original text by about 35 percent, trimming illustrative detail to focus on the ideological underpinnings of the original work. The author sketches a brief biographical portrait of Addams, outlines the decisions and convictions that led her to found Hull-House, and includes a vivid picture of turn-of-the-century Chicago. Related documents include a description of life at Hull-House from the perspective of an immigrant who frequented it, an early review of Hull-House, and perspectives from other reformers.
Quick facts about 20 Years at Hull House
- Title: 20 Years at Hull House
- Author: Jane Addams
- First published: 1910
- Genre: addams, jane, 1860-1935, social settlements, social service, history
- OpenLibrary ID: OL1106688W
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20 Years at Hull House by Jane Addams is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.
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What is 20 Years at Hull House about?
Jane Addams's narrative of life in an immigrant urban neighborhood provides students with an introduction to the issues of the Progressive era and the tenets of social activism.
Who wrote 20 Years at Hull House?
20 Years at Hull House was written by Jane Addams.
When was 20 Years at Hull House published?
20 Years at Hull House was first published in 1910.
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