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Laura Jane Addams (September 6, 1860 - May 21, 1935) was an American settlement activist, reformer, social worker, sociologist, public administrator, and author. She was an important leader in the history of social work and women's suffrage in the United States and advocated for world peace. She co-founded Chicago's Hull House, one of America's most famous settlement houses. In 1910, Addams was awarded an honorary master of arts degree from Yale University, becoming the first woman to receive an honorary degree from the school. In 1920, she was a co-founder of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU). In 1931, she became the first American woman to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, and is recognized as the founder of the social work profession in the United States.
Author: Jane Addams
Publisher: Blurb
Published: 09/01/2023
Pages: 110
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.38lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.26d
ISBN13: 9798211804739
ISBN10: 8211804735
BISAC Categories:
- Antiques & Collectibles | Books
- Travel | United States | General
- Body, Mind & Spirit | Inspiration & Personal Growth
Author: Jane Addams
Publisher: Blurb
Published: 09/01/2023
Pages: 110
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.38lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.26d
ISBN13: 9798211804739
ISBN10: 8211804735
BISAC Categories:
- Antiques & Collectibles | Books
- Travel | United States | General
- Body, Mind & Spirit | Inspiration & Personal Growth
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