The Call of the New South (Classic Reprint): Addresses Delivered at the Southern Sociological Congress, Nashville, Tennessee, May 7 to 10, 1912: ... May 7 to 10, 1912 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Explore the ideas shaping the South in 1912 — a rich collection of addresses delivered at the Southern Sociological Congress in Nashville. This volume presents thoughtful discussions on social welfare, race relations, health, education, and the role of church and community work in building a better society.

This edition gathers carefully prepared talks that reflect a committed effort to study and improve social, civic, and economic conditions in the South. It guards against mere rhetoric by presenting substantial, mission‑driven proposals from leaders across states and professions, all aimed at practical progress.

• Insights into reforms such as prison systems, juvenile courts, and child welfare


• Discussions on public health, tuberculosis prevention, and community nursing


• Exploration of education, social service, and the church’s cooperation with civic work


• Profiles of speakers and writers who shaped early 20th‑century Southern reform efforts

Ideal for readers of history, social reform, and regional studies who want a window into the era’s practical approaches to social health and justice.

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