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The Spirit of Youth and the City Streets
Paperback
General SociologyPoverty & Social Work
ISBN13: 9781023091459
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 28 2025
Pages: 68
Weight: 0.24
Height: 0.14 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Jane Addams's The Spirit of Youth and the City Streets offers a compelling look at urban youth and the challenges of navigating city life. A foundational work in social science, this book delves into the complexities of youth culture at the turn of the century, exploring the allure and the dangers of street life for young people. Addams examines the need for social reform to better address the needs of urban youth and improve their opportunities.
This insightful study provides a powerful lens through which to understand the social forces shaping young lives and the enduring relevance of creating positive spaces for youth development. A crucial text for anyone interested in sociology, popular culture, and social work, The Spirit of Youth and the City Streets remains a vital contribution to our understanding of urban environments and the spirit of youth within them. This edition is a meticulously prepared print republication of the original text.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
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