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- catalog abstract ""It was a time marked both by social change and by new thinking about the welfare of children, especially the neglected, delinquent, or abused. Here Gay Zieger tells the story of the remarkable humanitarians and reformers in the Detroit area who offered such children shelter, food, and comfort. Their efforts ultimately evolved into one of the most dramatic illustrations of a "junior republic" an innovation directed not at enforcing discipline from above but rather at cultivating character among children through examples and self-government." "We meet, for instance, the colorful first superintendent, Homer T. Lane, who believed in the innate goodness of children and established a self-governing system that allowed the boys in his care to exercise some power over their lives. While Lane dealt with issues concerning personal hygiene and honesty and the book includes humorous accounts of how the boys arrived at "laws" addressing these matters later issues included aggressive behavior, alienation, and drugs. Telling a story that spans the twentieth century, the author traces the social currents that gave rise to these problems, as well as the changing philosophies and psychological approaches aimed at resolving them. Her book pays tribute to the Republic, a residential treatment center for both boys and girls since 1994, by sharing the stories of individuals determined to help children discover their potential to succeed."--Jacket.".
- catalog contributor b12742458.
- catalog created "c2003.".
- catalog date "2003".
- catalog date "c2003.".
- catalog dateCopyrighted "c2003.".
- catalog description ""It was a time marked both by social change and by new thinking about the welfare of children, especially the neglected, delinquent, or abused. Here Gay Zieger tells the story of the remarkable humanitarians and reformers in the Detroit area who offered such children shelter, food, and comfort. Their efforts ultimately evolved into one of the most dramatic illustrations of a "junior republic" an innovation directed not at enforcing discipline from above but rather at cultivating character among children through examples and self-government."".
- catalog description ""We meet, for instance, the colorful first superintendent, Homer T. Lane, who believed in the innate goodness of children and established a self-governing system that allowed the boys in his care to exercise some power over their lives. While Lane dealt with issues concerning personal hygiene and honesty and the book includes humorous accounts of how the boys arrived at "laws" addressing these matters later issues included aggressive behavior, alienation, and drugs. Telling a story that spans the twentieth century, the author traces the social currents that gave rise to these problems, as well as the changing philosophies and psychological approaches aimed at resolving them.".
- catalog description "Her book pays tribute to the Republic, a residential treatment center for both boys and girls since 1994, by sharing the stories of individuals determined to help children discover their potential to succeed."--Jacket.".
- catalog description "Includes bibliographical references (p. 235-249) and index.".
- catalog description "Mother Agnes D'Arcambal and the home of industry: 1890-1906 -- Homer Lane and the republic ideal: 1906-1912 -- Charles McIndoo (1912-1922) and Claude P. Jones (1922-1933): ushering in a new era -- The Clyde L. Reed years: 1933-1948 -- The postwar years: Charles Henry (1948-1953) and Milton J. Huber (1953-1959) -- Gordon Boring and the politics of change: 1959-1983 -- Toward the centennial and beyond: 1983-".
- catalog extent "259 p. :".
- catalog identifier "081433086X".
- catalog isPartOf "Great Lakes books".
- catalog issued "2003".
- catalog issued "c2003.".
- catalog language "eng".
- catalog publisher "Detroit : Wayne State University Press,".
- catalog spatial "Michigan".
- catalog subject "362.73/2/0977438 21".
- catalog subject "Boys and Girls Republic (Juvenile home) History.".
- catalog subject "Children Institutional care Michigan History.".
- catalog subject "HV864.M5 Z54 2003".
- catalog subject "Problem children Institutional care Michigan History.".
- catalog subject "Problem youth Institutional care Michigan History.".
- catalog subject "Youth Institutional care Michigan History.".
- catalog tableOfContents "Mother Agnes D'Arcambal and the home of industry: 1890-1906 -- Homer Lane and the republic ideal: 1906-1912 -- Charles McIndoo (1912-1922) and Claude P. Jones (1922-1933): ushering in a new era -- The Clyde L. Reed years: 1933-1948 -- The postwar years: Charles Henry (1948-1953) and Milton J. Huber (1953-1959) -- Gordon Boring and the politics of change: 1959-1983 -- Toward the centennial and beyond: 1983-".
- catalog title "For the good of the children : a history of the Boys and Girls Republic / Gay Pitman Zieger.".
- catalog type "History. fast".
- catalog type "text".