Wisdom, Justice and Charity: Canadian Social Welfare Through the Life of Jane B. Wisdom, 1884-1975

by Suzanne Morton

Book Overview

One of Canada's first social workers, Jane B. Wisdom had an active career in social welfare that spanned almost the first half of the twentieth century. Competent, thoughtful, and trusted, she had a knack for being in important places at pivotal moments. Wisdom's transnational career took her from Saint John to Montreal, New York City, Halifax, and Glace Bay, as well as into almost every field of social work. Her story offers a remarkable opportunity...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1442614617
• ISBN13: 9781442614611
• Release Date: June 2014
• Publisher: University of Toronto Press
• Length: 328 Pages
• Weight: 0.92 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 8.9"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher