Publisher's Synopsis
""Robert A. Woods: Champion Of Democracy"" is a biography written by Eleanor H. Woods about her father, Robert A. Woods. The book explores the life and achievements of Woods, who was a prominent social reformer and advocate for democracy in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The book covers Woods' upbringing in rural Ohio, his education at Harvard University, and his work as a social worker in Boston's slums. It also examines his founding of the South End House settlement, which provided social services and education to the poor, and his involvement in the Progressive movement. The book highlights Woods' dedication to democracy and his belief in the power of community action to effect positive change. Through anecdotes and personal reflections, Eleanor H. Woods provides a comprehensive and intimate portrait of her father's life and legacy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
