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One of the most controversial women of the twentieth century, Jane Addams advocated for children, women, immigrants, fair working conditions, and world peace at a time when women were told to keep quiet and stay at home. Her efforts led to the founding of the first school of social work and of Hull-House, the best-known community house in the United States.
List of contents
Author’s Note
Chapter One. Setting the Stage for Much-Needed Mischief Making
Chapter Two. Not Your Traditional Girl
Chapter Three. Roadmap for the Future: Troublemaker
Chapter Four. False Starts
Chapter Five. Head Rabble-Rouser
Chapter Six. More Good Trouble
Chapter Seven. Mother of the World
Chapter Eight. Jane’s Long Reach
Chapter Nine. Grand Lady of Social Reforms: A Fearless Run
Timeline
Glossary
Acknowledgments
Notes
Bibliography
About the author
Marlene Targ Brill is an award-winning author of seventy-three books for all ages, including
Dolores Huerta Stands Strong: The Woman Who Demanded Justice from Ohio University Press. She especially seeks to write women into history and tell stories of the undersung. Learn more at marlenetargbrill.com.
Summary
One of the most controversial women of the twentieth century, Jane Addams advocated for children, women, immigrants, fair working conditions, and world peace at a time when women were told to keep quiet and stay at home. Her efforts led to the founding of the first school of social work and of Hull-House, the best-known community house in the United States.
