Isbn: 9781331908142 - methods of social advance: short studies in social practice (classic reprint) (3 résultats)

PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book collects a series of essays that emerged from a year-long discussion on 'social reform' and 'prevention of distress,' which subsequently became part of a wider debate on social welfare. The book consists of essays written by experts in fields such as medicine, education, public health, economics, local governance, and philanthropy, who provide valuable insights and suggestions for improving the welfare of society. The essays cover diverse topics, such as the working conditions of hospital almoners, the role of education in improving public health, the need for physical education, and the lack of female participation in social work. The author presents multiple perspectives on how we, as a society, can help the people, especially the poor, in preserving their independence, strengthening their physical and moral health, and increasing their pleasure in living. The insights provided in this book are not only relevant to the time of its writing but also remain profound and merit the attention of anyone interested in the historical and contemporary debates surrounding social welfare and the role of various social actors in improving the living conditions of the underprivileged. 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.…