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Urban Masses and Moral Order in America, 18201920,New
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For over a century, dark visions of moral collapse and social disintegration in American cities spurred an anxious middle class to search for ways to restore order. In this important book, Paul Boyer explores the links between the urban reforms of the Progressive era and the long efforts of prior generations to tame the cities. He integrates the ideologies of urban crusades with an examination of the careers and the mentalities of a group of vigorous activists, including Lyman Beecher; the pioneers of the tract societies and Sunday schools; Charles Loring Brace of the Children's Aid Society; Josephine Shaw Lowell of the Charity Organization movement; the father of American playgrounds, Joseph Lee; and the eloquent city planner Daniel Hudson Burnham.Boyer describes the early attempts of Jacksonian evangelicals to recreate in the city the social equivalent of the morally homogeneous village; he also discusses later strategies that tried to exert a moral influence on urban immigrant families by voluntarist effort, including, for instance, the Charity Organizations' 'friendly visitors.' By the 1890s there had developed two sharply divergent trends in thinking about urban planning and social control: the bleak assessment that led to coercive strategies and the hopeful evaluation that emphasized the importance of environmental betterment as a means of urban moral control.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Urban Masses and Moral Order in America, 1820-1920'? A: The book explores the links between urban reforms during the Progressive era and earlier efforts to restore moral order in American cities, highlighting the anxieties of the middle class regarding social disintegration.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Paul Boyer, a noted historian who examines urban reform movements and social issues in America.
- Q: What time period does the book cover? A: The book covers the period from 1820 to 1920, focusing on the social and moral challenges faced by urban America.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, the book is suitable for academic study, providing insightful analysis and historical context relevant to urban studies, sociology, and American history.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is listed as 'Used Book in Good Condition', indicating it has been previously owned but is still in a satisfactory state for reading.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: The book has 432 pages, providing a comprehensive exploration of its subject matter.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding, which is commonly preferred for its portability and affordability.
- Q: When was 'Urban Masses and Moral Order in America' published? A: The book was published on March 1, 1992.
- Q: Does the book discuss specific activists or reformers? A: Yes, it discusses several key figures, including Lyman Beecher, Josephine Shaw Lowell, and Daniel Hudson Burnham, among others who were pivotal in urban reform efforts.
- Q: What are some key features of this book? A: Key features include in-depth historical analysis, discussions of moral influences on urban immigrant families, and an examination of early urban planning strategies.