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Working With the Hands
Hardcover
General EducationGeneral Sociology
ISBN13: 9781023580403
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 29 2025
Pages: 162
Weight: 0.89
Height: 0.44 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Booker T. Washington's Working with the Hands is a compelling autobiography detailing the influential educator's philosophy of self-help and industrial education. More than just a memoir, it offers insights into Washington's approach to African-American education and his belief in the dignity of labor. A crucial figure in American history, Washington provides a firsthand account of his life and work, emphasizing the importance of practical skills and the transformative power of education. This book explores themes of personal responsibility and community uplift, showcasing Washington's dedication to empowering others through vocational training. Working with the Hands remains a vital document for understanding the social and educational landscape of the late 19th and early 20th centuries and offers timeless lessons on perseverance and the pursuit of opportunity.
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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