Jane Addams : Social Worker and Nobel Peace Prize Winner.
This biography explores the life and achievements of Jane Addams, a pioneering social worker, activist, and the first American woman to receive the Nobel Peace Prize in 1931. The book highlights her contributions to social reform, including the founding of Hull House in Chicago, her advocacy for pea...
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| Superior document: | Legendary American Biographies Series |
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| Place / Publishing House: | New York, NY : Enslow Publishing, LLC, 2014 ©2015 |
| Year of Publication: | 2014 |
| Language: | English |
| Series: | Legendary American Biographies Series
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| Physical Description: | 1 Online-Resource |
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| Summary: | This biography explores the life and achievements of Jane Addams, a pioneering social worker, activist, and the first American woman to receive the Nobel Peace Prize in 1931. The book highlights her contributions to social reform, including the founding of Hull House in Chicago, her advocacy for peace and justice, and her role in promoting international collaboration for world peace. Written for a younger audience as part of the 'Legendary American Biographies' series, the book aims to inspire readers with Addams's dedication to improving lives through progressive social change and humanitarian efforts. It provides insights into her legacy as one of America's most influential figures in social work and peace movements. |
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| ISBN: | 9780766064645 9780766064607 |
| Access: | Only OEAW-employees or in the reading room of our library. |
| Hierarchical level: | Monograph |