Excerpt from The Community Center, Vol. 5: List of Lantern Slides With Notes on the Community Schoolhouse
Education is a public function in a democracy. Social center activities can be made important factors in education. Recreation is recognized as an essential factor; accordingly, community recreation becomes community business; it cannot be left to individuals; Few fathers can provide their sons with playgrounds. Many mothers fail to make social centers of their homes for their daughters. Just as it is beyond the ability of the average family to give its children the right kind of schooling at home, so it is beyond its power to provide them with the right kind Of recreation.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the origins and development of the community center movement in the United States, focusing on its role in fostering democratic ideals and community engagement. The author traces the evolution of community centers from their inception as informal gathering places to their formal establishment as institutions dedicated to social welfare and education. The book examines the key principles underlying the community center model, including self-government, economic self-support, and inclusive participation. It highlights the various functions and activities offered by community centers, such as social events, educational programs, civic discussions, and recreational opportunities. The author discusses the challenges and successes faced by community centers in their efforts to promote social equality, provide access to education for adults and children, and facilitate community organization. By exploring the historical context and core ideas of the community center movement, this book sheds light on its significance as a vehicle for social reform and community empowerment. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781332088027_0
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