Unsentimental reformer
Joan Waugh
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Unsentimental reformer
by Joan Waugh
Published
1997
Publisher
Harvard University Press
Pages
296
ISBN-13
9780674930360
ISBN-10
0674930363
Description
Such was the massive and pitiless industrialization of the nation after the Civil War that Josephine Shaw Lowell (1843-1905) recoiled and sought a new way to approach poverty. She rationalized charity toward hapless families and children in ways that established social responsibility for the welfare of the poor. A Brahmin, member of an illustrious family, sister of the martyred Robert Gould Shaw, who led his proud black troops against Fort Wagner, and, later, a war widow, Lowell constantly responded to changing ideological and economic conditions affecting the poor. This book challenges all previous interpretations of Lowell as a "genteel" reformer mostly interested in social control of the underclass. Rather, her aim was to cure pauperism, and her strategies eventually led her to support higher wages and full employment.
Subjects
The Charity organization society of the city of New York, 1882-1907
Organized charity and industry
Exhibit of the work of the Committee
Class, gender and social control
The visitor to the New York City poor, 1843-1920
Letter to Jeanie
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Unsentimental reformer?
This edition of Unsentimental reformer has approximately 296 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Unsentimental reformer?
For most readers, Unsentimental reformer typically takes between 6h 10m and 4h 7m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 74,000 words and common reading speeds.
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The estimated word count for Unsentimental reformer is approximately 74,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
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Who is the author of Unsentimental reformer?
Unsentimental reformer was written by Joan Waugh.
When was Unsentimental reformer published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1997. The original work may have been published on a different date.