Scott Nearing was een Amerikaanse auteur wiens radicale ideeën en geweldloze activisme voor vrede en natuurbescherming zijn leven en nalatenschap hebben bepaald. Zijn geschriften verkenden thema's als oorlog, hongersnood en armoede, en pleitten voor een eenvoudigere, meer zelfvoorzienende manier van leven. Nearing's onwrikbare houding tegen conflict leidde tot aanzienlijke persoonlijke uitdagingen, waaronder baanverlies en juridische vervolging. Zijn blijvende boodschap roept op tot een zinvoller en duurzamer bestaan.
Scott Nearing, renowned for his advocacy of self-sufficiency, also played a significant role in education reform during the Progressive era. He critiqued public schools for their outdated methods and explored innovative, child-centered approaches across the country. His insights on school restructuring and curriculum development, presented in "The New Education," resonate with contemporary discussions on educational reform, making his observations from a century ago strikingly relevant today.
This one volume edition of Living the Good Life and Continuing the Good Life brings these classics on rural homesteading together. This couple abandoned the city for a rural life with minimal cash and the knowledge of self reliance and good health.
A classic work on social adjustment, Nearing examines the strategies and techniques individuals use to adapt to their social environments. Drawing on his own experiences and the experiences of others, Nearing argues that successful social adjustment is crucial to personal well-being and social harmony.
Bars and Shadows is a memoir by Scott Nearing, an American writer and activist known for his advocacy of simple living, vegetarianism, and social justice. In this book, Nearing reflects on his life and his involvement in the political and social movements of his time. A powerful and inspiring read for anyone interested in the history of American activism.
Written at the height of the Progressive Era, Nearing's book argues for sweeping social and economic reforms that he believed were necessary to promote justice and equality in American society. Drawing on his own experiences as an activist and reformer, Nearing offers a compelling vision of a better world, and a roadmap for how to get there.
This book is a study of wage statistics in the United States from 1908-1910. It covers the wages of different classes of workers, including men, women, and children, and provides valuable insights into the economic conditions of the time. The book also discusses the social and political implications of wage inequality and the role of unions in shaping labor policy. It is an essential resource for scholars of American labor history.
Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century educational reform, the author reflects on his extensive review of classical and contemporary educational literature. Inspired by his academic experiences and the burgeoning revolutionary spirit in education, he grapples with the pressing need for constructive writing that addresses glaring faults in the system. The narrative explores the challenges of mobilizing public opinion to drive meaningful change in education, highlighting the urgency and potential for reform during this transformative period.
The book emphasizes the significance of historical understanding and its relevance to contemporary society. It has been meticulously reformatted and retyped to ensure clarity and readability, preserving its essential insights for current and future generations. This modern edition aims to keep the valuable lessons of history alive and accessible.
First published in 1919, this pioneering study of family finances in America remains a landmark work of social science. Drawing on a wealth of statistical data, Scott Nearing provides a detailed analysis of the economic conditions facing American wage-earners and their families in the early twentieth century.