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Twenty Years at Hull-House: With Autobiographical Notes
Hardcover
Biographies General20th Century United States HistoryPoverty & Social Work
ISBN13: 9781026054192
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 514
Weight: 1.97
Height: 1.13 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Twenty Years at Hull-House With Autobiographical Notes is a foundational work of American social history and a deeply personal memoir by Jane Addams, the renowned social reformer and Nobel Peace Prize recipient. This classic text chronicles the first two decades of Addams's work in Chicago's industrial West Side, where she co-founded one of the most famous settlement houses in the world. Addams provides a vivid account of the challenges faced by immigrant communities and the innovative programs established at Hull-House to provide education, healthcare, and social support.
Beyond its autobiographical elements, the work serves as a sociological study of urban poverty, labor rights, and the necessity of civic engagement. Addams reflects on the philosophy of social democracy and the importance of cross-class cooperation in fostering a more equitable society. Her narrative covers significant historical themes including women's suffrage, child labor laws, and the evolution of social work as a profession. Twenty Years at Hull-House With Autobiographical Notes remains an essential document for understanding the Progressive Era and the enduring spirit of humanitarian activism in the United States.
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