Jane Addams. Życie i działalność
Jane Addams. Life and Work

Author(s): Agnieszka Naumiuk
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Education, History of Education, Pedagogy
Published by: Wydawnictwa Uniwersytetu Warszawskiego
Keywords: Jane Addams; Chicago; Hull-House settlement; education and work in the community; social activity; migrants
Summary/Abstract: The publication focuses on the realms of social and educational work within the local community, highlighting the accomplishments of American social activist and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, Jane Addams. The central figure in the book, who lived from 1860 to 1935, for over forty years helped the immigrants in Chicago, USA, and advocated for women's rights and global peace. Her legacy continues to inspire numerous generations of American activists and welfare professionals. The author, presenting the activist's biography, particularly underscores the importance of disseminating social values through education and action, stressing the necessity for critical reflection on educational practices within social contexts.

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