Brett Friedman
1 book
About the Author
Brett Friedman is an author whose work explores the social forces that shaped modern American life. In Settlement Houses: Improving the Social Welfare of America's Immigrants (The Progressive Movement, 1900-1920--efforts to Reform America's New Industrial Society), Friedman examines settlement houses, immigrant communities, and reform initiatives during a transformative period in United States history. His writing brings together historical context and close attention to social welfare, illuminating how reformers responded to the challenges of industrialization, urban growth, and immigration. Friedman’s work will interest readers of American history, progressive-era studies, immigration history, and social reform.
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