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Sanitary And Social Lectures And Essays eBook

by Charles Kingsley
language: english
Publisher: Double 9 Books, May of 2024 ‧
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"Sanitary and Social Lectures and Essays" by Charles Kingsley is a groundbreaking collection of Victorian social commentary. As a seminal work within the genre of socio-political discourse, Kingsley's essays shed light on the pressing issues of public health, sanitation, and social reform in 19th-century England. Through compelling rhetoric and impassioned advocacy, Kingsley addresses the dire living conditions of the urban poor, advocating for sweeping reforms to improve sanitation, housing, and working conditions. His essays serve as a rallying cry for social justice, challenging readers to confront the inequities of the industrial age and strive for a more equitable society. Kingsley's insightful observations and fervent pleas for reform resonate with timeless relevance, offering valuable insights into the intersection of public health, social welfare, and economic inequality. His pioneering efforts paved the way for significant advancements in public health policy and social reform initiatives. "Sanitary and Social Lectures and Essays" stands as a testament to Kingsley's unwavering commitment to humanitarian causes and his dedication to effecting positive change in society. With its blend of scholarly analysis and moral urgency, this collection remains a cornerstone of Victorian social reform literature, inspiring readers to engage critically with issues of social justice and collective responsibility.

Sanitary And Social Lectures And Essays

by Charles Kingsley

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ISBN: 9789363057463
Publisher: Double 9 Books
Release Date: May of 2024
Language: English
Format: eBook
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Charles Kingsley

Charles Kingsley nasceu em 1819, numa pequena aldeia de Devon, em Inglaterra. Exerceu as profissões de padre anglicano, professor universitário, historiador e roman¬cista. Filho de um sacerdote anglicano, estudou no King’s College de Londres e na Universidade de Cambridge, onde posteriormente foi professor de História. Em 1861, foi no¬meado tutor do príncipe de Gales, futuro Eduardo VII.
Na década de 50, após ter participado nas manifestações cartistas de 1848, adere ao Movimento Socialista Cristão, onde luta por melhores condições de vida da classe tra¬balhadora. Em 1855, publica Glaucus, o primeiro livro de divulgação científica escrito para crianças. Aceita as teses evolucionistas de Darwin, de quem era amigo, não ven¬do qualquer contradição entre a religião e a ciência, ao contrário da maior parte dos clérigos da época. Em 1869, abandona a carreira universitária, tornando-se cónego da catedral de Chester, entre 1870 e 1873, e depois da abadia de Westminster. Morre em 1875, vítima de pneumonia.
Das 28 obras que publicou, destacam-se os romances históricos Hypatia (1853), Westward Ho! (1855) e Hereward the Wake (1866); a ficção de intervenção social Yeast (1848) e Alton Locke (1850); e os livros para crianças The Heroes (1856) e Os Bebés da Água (1863).

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