Social Science: Being Selections From John Cassell's Prize Essays (1861)

By John Cassell

Book Overview

Social Science: Being Selections From John Cassell�������s Prize Essays (1861) is a collection of essays by John Cassell, a prominent social reformer and publisher in 19th century Britain. The book covers a wide range of topics related to social science, including education, poverty, crime, and public health. The essays were originally written as part of a competition sponsored by Cassell's publishing company, which sought to encourage the study and dissemination of knowledge in these areas. The selected essays in this collection are considered to be some of the most insightful and influential works of social science from the Victorian era. Cassell's writing is characterized by a deep concern for the welfare of the working classes and a strong belief in the power of education and social reform to improve society. This book is an important historical document that sheds light on the social and political issues of the time and provides valuable insights into the development of social science as a discipline.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1167229045
• ISBN13: 9781167229046
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 382 Pages
• Weight: 1.12 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"