The Women of Hull House: A Study in Spirituality, Vocation, and Friendship

by Eleanor J. Stebner

Overview

Stebner shows the interconnections of spirituality, vocation, and friendship and argues that individual actions for social change must take place within communities which provide a level of uniting vision yet allow for diverse actions and viewpoints.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780791434888
Publisher:	State University of New York Press
Publication date:	11/13/1997
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	256
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

Eleanor J. Stebner is Assistant Professor of Theology and Church History at The University of Winnipeg.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments

Introduction

Part One: The Context of Hull House

Chapter l. Review of Literature

Chapter 2. The Social Settlement Movement and Christianity

Chapter 3. Chicago in the Late-Nineteenth Century

Part Two: Constellations of Hull House —"A Galaxy of Stars"

Chapter 4. Constellation One—Initial Stars

Chapter 5. Constellation Two—Shooting Stars

Chapter 6. Constellation Three—Wealthy Stars

Conclusion

Notes

Select Bibliography

Appendix

Index

Editorial Reviews

"This book is rich. This study of women's lives—their motivations, interactions, and talents—produces a wonderfully textured book. As in life itself, the whole of these biographies is greater than the sum of the parts. The author shows convincingly that Hull House was the creation of many women who brought to that venture different and complementary skills and talents." — Dana Greene, St. Mary's College of Maryland

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