Handbook of Sociological Information

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G.P. Putnam's sons, 1894 - Charities - 257 pages
 

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Page viii - Evolution is an integration of matter and concomitant dissipation of motion ; during which the matter passes from an indefinite, incoherent homogeneity to a definite, coherent heterogeneity ; and during which the retained motion undergoes a parallel transformation.
Page 222 - The objects of the association shall be — 1. The amelioration of the condition of prisoners, whether detained for trial, or finally convicted, or as witnesses. 2. The improvement of prison discipline, and the government of prisons, whether for cities, counties or States. 3. The support and encouragement of reformed convicts after their discharge, by affording them the means of obtaining an honest livelihood, and sustaining them in their efforts at reform.
Page 91 - To provide education and the means of recreation and enjoyment for the people of the poorer districts of London and other great cities ; to inquire into the condition of the poor and to consider and advance plans calculated to promote their welfare.
Page 69 - Progress and Poverty : An Inquiry into the Causes of Industrial Depressions, and of Increase of Want with Increase of Wealth.
Page 175 - I pledge allegiance to my Flag and the Republic for which it stands: one Nation indivisible, with Liberty and Justice for all...
Page 24 - Conflicts of Capital and Labour Historically and Economically considered. Being a History and Review of the Trade Unions of Great Britain, showing their Origin, Progress, Constitution, and Objects, in their Political, Social, Economical, and Industrial Aspects. By GEORGE HOWELL.
Page 70 - ... that which passes freely from hand to hand throughout the community in final discharge of debts and full payment for commodities, being accepted equally without reference to the character or credit of the person who offers it, and without the intention of the person who receives it to consume it or apply it to any other use than in turn to tender it to others in discharge of debts or payment for commodities.
Page 66 - I2mo. 415 pp. The demand for a briefer manual by the same author for the use of schools in which only a short time can be given to the subject has led to the publication of the present volume. The work of abridgment has been effected mainly through excision, although some structural...
Page 197 - Physical Conditions: A Fair House is one in which work, lunch, and retiring rooms are apart from each other, and conform in all respects to the present sanitary laws. In which the present law regarding the providing of seats for saleswomen is observed, and the use of seats permitted.
Page 39 - William Morris, Poet, Artist, Socialist. A selection from his writings together with a sketch of the man. Edited by FRANCIS WATTS LEE.

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