The Education of Jane Addams (Politics and Culture in Modern America)

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Summary: Intriguing biography
Review: This clear and accessible biography offers an intriguing examination of Jane Addams' early life and social and political ideals. The tone of affectionate even-handedness captures Addams' personality and makes her real to the reader. The book is thorough and carefully researched.

Rating:
Summary: Definitive Biography
Review: Victoria Brown has written the definitive biography of Addams to date. She takes advantage of recent discoveries and her own meticulous research to write the best intellectual biography of Addams available. Brown deals with controversial aspects of Addams life with neither the sexism of some of Addams's biographers nor the romanticization of others. Those who think they know Addams will find new insights and readers not familiar with Addams will discover one of the most important figures of the 20th century. Wonderful photographs and thorough citations.

Rating:
Summary: Definitive Biography
Review: Victoria Brown has written the definitive biography of Addams to date. She takes advantage of recent discoveries and her own meticulous research to write the best intellectual biography of Addams available. Brown deals with controversial aspects of Addams life with neither the sexism of some of Addams's biographers nor the romanticization of others. Those who think they know Addams will find new insights and readers not familiar with Addams will discover one of the most important figures of the 20th century. Wonderful photographs and thorough citations.