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The Resource The Christian and Civic Economy of Large Towns, Volume 1, Thomas Chalmers, (electronic resource )

The Christian and Civic Economy of Large Towns, Volume 1, Thomas Chalmers, (electronic resource )

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This three-volume study by the Scottish churchman and social reformer Thomas Chalmers (1780–1847) is a revealing work of Christian morality as applied to urban economic theory. Having moved to Glasgow in 1815, Chalmers was given a free hand in 1819 for an experiment in urban ministry at the new parish of St John's in the poorest district of the city. His reforms improved education and reduced the need for institutional poor relief by dividing the area into manageable 'proportions' that were closely looked after by parish elders and deacons, reviving a traditional community spirit and promoting self-help. Although sometimes severe, Chalmers' system and this influential work reflect Enlightenment optimism regarding human nature, suggesting the need for the Church of Scotland to respond actively to problems of urban industrialisation. Volume 1, published in 1821, outlines his theories of locality and the ways in which the Church could support the community.--
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eng
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The Christian and Civic Economy of Large Towns, Volume 1
Title
The Christian and Civic Economy of Large Towns
Title number
Volume 1
Statement of responsibility
Thomas Chalmers
Title variation
The Christian & Civic Economy of Large Towns
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Language
eng
Summary
This three-volume study by the Scottish churchman and social reformer Thomas Chalmers (1780–1847) is a revealing work of Christian morality as applied to urban economic theory. Having moved to Glasgow in 1815, Chalmers was given a free hand in 1819 for an experiment in urban ministry at the new parish of St John's in the poorest district of the city. His reforms improved education and reduced the need for institutional poor relief by dividing the area into manageable 'proportions' that were closely looked after by parish elders and deacons, reviving a traditional community spirit and promoting self-help. Although sometimes severe, Chalmers' system and this influential work reflect Enlightenment optimism regarding human nature, suggesting the need for the Church of Scotland to respond actively to problems of urban industrialisation. Volume 1, published in 1821, outlines his theories of locality and the ways in which the Church could support the community.--
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1780-1847
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Chalmers, Thomas
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Literary form
non fiction
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dictionaries
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  • Cambridge library collection. British and Irish history, 19th century
  • Cambridge Social Sciences eBooks
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  • Cities and towns
  • Working class
  • Poor
  • Christian sociology
  • Great Britain
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The Christian and Civic Economy of Large Towns, Volume 1, Thomas Chalmers, (electronic resource )
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https://eui.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://doi.org/10.1017/CBO9781139854733
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CR9781139854733
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1 online resource (viii, 358 pages)
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online
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Use of this electronic resource may be governed by a license agreement which restricts use to the European University Institute community. Each user is responsible for limiting use to individual, non-commercial purposes, without systematically downloading, distributing, or retaining substantial portions of information, provided that all copyright and other proprietary notices contained on the materials are retained. The use of software, including scripts, agents, or robots, is generally prohibited and may result in the loss of access to these resources for the entire European University Institute community
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9781139854733
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computer
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rdamedia
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  • c
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digital, PDF file(s).
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remote
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(OCoLC)1103567627
Label
The Christian and Civic Economy of Large Towns, Volume 1, Thomas Chalmers, (electronic resource )
Link
https://eui.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://doi.org/10.1017/CBO9781139854733
Publication
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online resource
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  • cr
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rdacarrier
Content category
text
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  • txt
Content type MARC source
rdacontent
Control code
CR9781139854733
Dimensions
unknown
Extent
1 online resource (viii, 358 pages)
Form of item
online
Governing access note
Use of this electronic resource may be governed by a license agreement which restricts use to the European University Institute community. Each user is responsible for limiting use to individual, non-commercial purposes, without systematically downloading, distributing, or retaining substantial portions of information, provided that all copyright and other proprietary notices contained on the materials are retained. The use of software, including scripts, agents, or robots, is generally prohibited and may result in the loss of access to these resources for the entire European University Institute community
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9781139854733
Media category
computer
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • c
Other physical details
digital, PDF file(s).
Specific material designation
remote
System control number
(OCoLC)1103567627

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