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_aFoote, G. W. _q(George William), _d1850-1915 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aSalvation Syrup; Or, Light On Darkest England |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2012 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2012-03-12 | ||
| 508 | _aDavid Widger | ||
| 520 | _a"Salvation Syrup; Or, Light On Darkest England" by G. W. Foote is a critical and satirical response to General William Booth's social reform initiatives through the Salvation Army, written in the late 19th century. This book can be classified as a social critique or polemic that dissects Booth's proposals for alleviating poverty and vice in Victorian England. Foote's work reflects his skepticism regarding religious fervor as a solution to social issues and examines the contradictions within the Salvation Army's doctrines and practices. In this extensive critique, G. W. Foote dissects General Booth's ambitious plans for societal reform, highlighting the inconsistencies and failings of the Salvation Army's approach. Foote argues that Booth's methods, rooted in religious zeal, are unlikely to produce meaningful change and often rely on outdated anthropological notions that dismiss the complexity of human nature. He emphasizes that mere charitable gestures would not address the systemic issues of poverty but rather perpetuate the cycle of dependence and inadequate solutions. Ultimately, Foote posits that genuine social progress necessitates a scientific and rational approach, challenging readers to reconsider the efficacy of religious interventions in addressing societal problems. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aBooth, William, 1829-1912. In darkest England, and the way out | ||
| 653 | _aSalvation Army -- Great Britain | ||
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