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This book is a collection of essays by a country parson, detailing his experiences and experiments in community building and social innovation in a rural Victorian parish. It provides a fascinating insight into the challenges and opportunities faced by the rural poor in the mid-19th Century and the importance of sympathetic leadership and self-help. The book covers the author's attempts to provide educational and social opportunities for the people in his parish. A Night Club was set up to provide entertainment for the village youth and help them avoid the usual temptations of rough sports and public houses. The author's attempts to establish a children's library are particularly interesting, demonstrating that the provision of the means for self-improvement is far more effective than simply providing assistance. The book not only provides an insight into the social and economic conditions of rural Victorian England, but also presents a model for 'self-help' that is independent of financial assistance. The author displays a deep understanding of the nature of rural communities and of the importance of respecting local priorities and structures, even while seeking to introduce new opportunities and challenges. This book is a valuable and fascinating read. It provides lessons in social innovation that are still relevant today. The author's commitment to working with and empowering local people, rather than simply dictating solutions to their problems, is an enduring legacy that makes this book essential reading for anyone interested in the history of social reform or rural life in Victorian England.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book is a collection of essays by a country parson, detailing his experiences and experiments in community building and social innovation in a rural Victorian parish. It provides a fascinating insight into the challenges and opportunities faced by the rural poor in the mid-19th Century and the importance of sympathetic leadership and self-help. The book covers the author's attempts to provide educational and social opportunities for the people in his parish. A Night Club was set up to provide entertainment for the village youth and help them avoid the usual temptations of rough sports and public houses. The author's attempts to establish a children's library are particularly interesting, demonstrating that the provision of the means for self-improvement is far more effective than simply providing assistance. The book not only provides an insight into the social and economic conditions of rural Victorian England, but also presents a model for 'self-help' that is independent of financial assistance. The author displays a deep understanding of the nature of rural communities and of the importance of respecting local priorities and structures, even while seeking to introduce new opportunities and challenges. This book is a valuable and fascinating read. It provides lessons in social innovation that are still relevant today. The author's commitment to working with and empowering local people, rather than simply dictating solutions to their problems, is an enduring legacy that makes this book essential reading for anyone interested in the history of social reform or rural life in Victorian England. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781331778882_0
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