Practicable Socialism: Essays on Social Reform by Barnett and Barnett
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Author | Barnett, S. A. (Samuel Augustus), 1844-1913 |
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Author | Barnett, S. A., Mrs., 1851-1936 |
Title | Practicable Socialism: Essays on Social Reform |
Note | Reading ease score: 67.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
Contents | The poverty of the poor, by Mrs. S.A. Barnett -- Relief funds and the poor, by Rev. S.A. Barnett -- Passionless reformers, by Mrs. S.A. Barnett -- Town councils and social reform, by Rev. S.A. Barnett -- 'At home' to the poor, by Mrs. S.A. Barnett -- University settlements, by Rev. S.A. Barnett -- Pictures for the people, by Mrs. S.A. Barnett -- The young women in our workhouses, by Mrs. S.A. Barnett -- A people's church, by Rev. S.A. Barnett -- Charitable effort, by Mrs. S.A. Barnett -- Sensationalism in social reform, by Rev. S.A. Barnett -- Practicable socialism, by Rev. S.A. Barnett -- The work of righteousness, by Rev. S.A. Barnett. |
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Summary | "Practicable Socialism: Essays on Social Reform" by Rev. and Mrs. Samuel A. Barnett is a collection of essays focused on social reform, written during the late 19th century. It reflects the Barnetts' deep engagement with social issues arising from poverty and aims to articulate the needs and aspirations of the poor in East London. Through these essays, the authors lay out principles for social reform, emphasizing the dignity and capability of all individuals to enjoy the best of life, regardless of their socioeconomic status. The opening of the work introduces their motivations for writing, based on their fifteen years of experience living and working among the poor, and highlights the pressing social problems they aim to address. The Barnetts express a strong critique of both the complacency of the wealthy and the inadequacies of existing charitable efforts. They assert the urgent need for awareness of poverty's realities, advocating for meaningful reforms that address both immediate needs and broader social inequalities. The initial essay, delivered by Mrs. Barnett, explores the stark contrast between wealth and poverty, urging readers to acknowledge the systemic issues contributing to widespread suffering and to take collective action towards sustainable solutions. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
Language | English |
LoC Class | HN: Social sciences: Social history and conditions, Social problems |
Subject | Social problems |
Subject | Great Britain -- Social conditions -- 19th century |
Subject | Working class |
Category | Text |
EBook-No. | 64263 |
Release Date | Jan 11, 2021 |
Most Recently Updated | Mar 15, 2021 |
Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
Downloads | 69 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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