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The Christian and Civic Economy of Large Towns 3 Volume Set (Cambridge Library Collection - British and Irish History, 19th Century)
Thomas Chalmers
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Description for The Christian and Civic Economy of Large Towns 3 Volume Set (Cambridge Library Collection - British and Irish History, 19th Century)
paperback. This three-volume work (1821-6) outlines the ways in which an urban industrial society can become self-sufficient through Christian communalism. Series: Cambridge Library Collection - British and Irish History, 19th Century. Num Pages: 1156 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JH; HBJD1; HBTB; JFFA; KCU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 73. Weight in Grams: 1459.
This three-volume study by the Scottish churchman and social reformer Thomas Chalmers (1780–1847) is a revealing work of Christian morality as applied to urban economic theory. Having moved to Glasgow in 1815, Chalmers was given a free hand in 1819 for an experiment in urban ministry at the new parish of St John's in the poorest district of the city. His reforms improved education and reduced the need for institutional poor relief by dividing the area into manageable 'proportions' that were closely looked after by parish elders and deacons, reviving a traditional community spirit and promoting self-help. Although sometimes severe, ... Read more
This three-volume study by the Scottish churchman and social reformer Thomas Chalmers (1780–1847) is a revealing work of Christian morality as applied to urban economic theory. Having moved to Glasgow in 1815, Chalmers was given a free hand in 1819 for an experiment in urban ministry at the new parish of St John's in the poorest district of the city. His reforms improved education and reduced the need for institutional poor relief by dividing the area into manageable 'proportions' that were closely looked after by parish elders and deacons, reviving a traditional community spirit and promoting self-help. Although sometimes severe, ... Read more
Product Details
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Cambridge Library Collection United Kingdom
Number of pages
1156
Condition
New
Series
Cambridge Library Collection - British and Irish History, 19th Century
Format
Paperback
Number of Pages
1156
Place of Publication
Cambridge, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781108062398
SKU
V9781108062398
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