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''An American Idyll: The Life of Carleton H. Parker'' is a biographical account of the life and achievements of Carleton H. Parker, an influential economist and social reformer in the early 20th century. The book, written by Parker’s wife, Cornelia Stratton Parker, offers a detailed and intimate portrayal of Parker’s personal and professional life, from his childhood in rural New York to his academic career at Harvard and beyond. Throughout the book, Cornelia Parker highlights her husband’s dedication to social justice and his efforts to improve the lives of working-class Americans through his research and advocacy. She also explores Parker’s relationships with other notable figures of the time, including John Dewey, Jane Addams, and Upton Sinclair. In addition to providing a comprehensive overview of Parker’s life and work, ''An American Idyll'' offers insights into the broader social and political context of the early 20th century, including the rise of progressivism, the labor movement, and the fight for women’s suffrage. Overall, the book is a compelling portrait of a pioneering economist and social reformer whose ideas and activism continue to resonate today.1919. The story of Parker, a liberal academic and a pioneer in the sociology of the Industrial Workers of the World. If you admire strong men and true, if you enjoy biography, if you like love stories, if naivet����� appeals to you, if a tale of happiness well told brings you pleasure, then this book belongs on your reading list. It is a book recommended a dozen times, but no one has been able to describe its charm or fascination.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
