A Day With A Tramp And Other Days (Edition1) - Couverture souple

Wyckoff, Walter A

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 9373405721 ISBN 13 : 9789373405728

Editeur : Double 9 Books LLP, 2025

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Walter A. Wyckoff was an author who explored the lives of working-class Americans through first-hand experience. Graduating from Princeton, he initially studied theology but later pursued social science research. Seeking a deeper understanding of social conditions, he traveled across the United States on foot while working as a day laborer. His observations and interactions with workers, tramps, and the unemployed formed the foundation of his written works. Wyckoff's writings, noted for their vivid detail and realism, provide candid insights into the struggles of the laboring classes and the complexities of economic hardship. He later became a sociology lecturer and contributed to early social research, emphasizing the importance of understanding real-life experiences. Although his career was cut short by his early death in his forties, his work left a mark on social science literature and influenced later studies on labor and poverty. Wyckoff's legacy lies in his empathetic and participatory approach to studying social issues, bridging academic research and lived experience.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Double 9 Books LLP
• Date d'édition: 2025
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 9373405721
• ISBN 13: 9789373405728
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 78
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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