| Author |
Barnett, S. A. (Samuel Augustus), 1844-1913 |
| Author |
Barnett, S. A., Mrs., 1851-1936 |
| Title |
Practicable Socialism, New Series
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 63.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Contents |
Religion of the people, by Canon Barnett -- Cathedral reform, by Canon Barnett -- Cathedrals and modern needs, by Canon Barnett -- The children's country holiday fun, by Mrs. S. A. Barnett -- Recreation of the people, by Canon Barnett -- Hopes of the hosts, by Mrs. S. A. Barnett -- Easter Monday on Hampstead Heath, by Canon Barnett -- Holidays and schooldays, by Canon Barnett -- The failure of holidays, by Canon Barnett -- Recreation in town and country, by Mrs. S. A. Barnett -- Settlements of university men in great towns, by Canon Barnett -- The beginnings of Toynbee Hall, by Mrs. S. A. Barnett -- Twenty-one years of university settlements, by Canon Barnett -- The ethics of the Poor Law, by Mrs. S. A. Barnett -- Poverty, its cause and cure, by Canon Barnett -- Babies of the State, by Mrs. S. A. Barnett -- Poor law reform, by Canon Barnett -- The unemployed, by Mrs. S. A. Barnett -- The Poor Law report, by Canon Barnett -- Widows with children under the Poor Law, by Mrs. S. A. Barnett -- The press and charitable funds, by Canon Barnett -- What is possible in Poor Law reform, by Canon Barnett -- Charity up to date, by Canon Barnett -- What labour wants, by Canon Barnett -- Our present discontents, by Canon Barnett -- Of town planning, by Mrs. S. A. Barnett -- The mission of music, by Canon Barnett -- The real social reformer, by Canon Barnett -- Where charity fails, by Canon Barnett -- Landlordism up to date, by Canon Barnett -- The Church and town planning, by Canon Barnett -- The teachers' equipment, by Canon Barnett -- Oxford University and the working people, by Canon Barnett -- Justice to young workers, by Canon Barnett -- A race between education and ruin, by Canon Barnett.
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| Credits |
Fay Dunn and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"Practicable Socialism, New Series" by S. A. Barnett and Mrs. S. A. Barnett is a collection of essays focused on social reform written in the early 20th century. The work addresses various issues related to social welfare, education, and the role of the Church in fostering communal growth and morality. The central theme revolves around the practical application of socialist principles to improve societal conditions, emphasizing the importance of human love as the driving force behind social organizations and reforms. The opening of this publication sets the stage for an exploration of the relationship between religion, social justice, and community support. It begins with an introduction by Mrs. S. A. Barnett, who explains the selection of papers that shall appear in this new series, emphasizing topics of reform that remain relevant and necessary. Canon Barnett's writings will reflect his deep convictions about the power of religious institutions to transform society positively. The essays will cover themes such as the spirituality necessary for community development, the need for church reform, and how recreation can educate the populace, all while urging the importance of an active, spiritual life to achieve true social harmony. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
HN: Social sciences: Social history and conditions, Social problems
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| Subject |
Social problems
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| Subject |
Great Britain -- Social conditions -- 19th century
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| Subject |
Working class
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
64825 |
| Release Date |
Mar 15, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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