A Sister's Memories The Life and Work of Grace Abbott from the Writings of Her Sister, Edith Abbott |
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| Editor:
| Sorensen, John |
| ISBN: | 978-0-226-20961-6 |
| Publication Date: | Sep 2015 |
| Publisher: | University of Chicago Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | AUD $47.95 |
Book Description:
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Peers, companions, and coworkers of legendary Progressive-era figures such as Jane Addams and Sophonisba Breckenridge, Edith and Grace Abbott were near omnipresent in the great turn-of-the-century drives to understand American cities, their industrial and social economics, and their rapidly changing demographics. In her memoirs, Edith brings to life the sisters’ upbringing in a small town in Nebraska, their educational and work experiences, their influence on significant...
More DescriptionPeers, companions, and coworkers of legendary Progressive-era figures such as Jane Addams and Sophonisba Breckenridge, Edith and Grace Abbott were near omnipresent in the great turn-of-the-century drives to understand American cities, their industrial and social economics, and their rapidly changing demographics. In her memoirs, Edith brings to life the sisters’ upbringing in a small town in Nebraska, their educational and work experiences, their influence on significant social-welfare legislation, and the institutions of which they were critical parts--including Hull House and the School of Social Service Administration at the University of Chicago.