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The American Journal of Sociology, pp. 577-592. Vol. IV. No. 5. March 1899.

Relates to Patrick Geddes and the Outlook Tower, Edinburgh. Includes 1 p. of typescript bibliographical notes by [ ].

Paper about the Outlook Tower, Edinburgh and Patrick Geddes' summer meetings. Reprinted from The American Journal of Sociology, pp. 557-592. Volume IV. No. 5. March 1899.

Reprint from The American Journal of Sociology, volume IV, number 5.

Discusses his work difficulties in giving a lecture on motherhood in the South, with reference to the rise of the Ku Klux Clan and southern hostility to the topic. Discusses the emancipation of women and their better response to culture, since men are pre-occupied with business and take pride in scorning culture. Discusses the role of Greek and Latin and his belief that more might be gained from a study of Chinese culture, and the effect of religious pressures on learning. Refers to his belief that money spent on public health should be spent on town planning, eugenics, and anthropology. The influence of women on politics, resulting in a new Maternity Bill. References to Geddes' bereavements; Lewis Mumford and Mrs. Paul Jakobi (who has written a play on Wilson). Mention of his daughter Anne, and son John. Mention of Roscoe Pound; [ ] Freund; Harold J. Laski; Lester Frank Ward ('the Master of American Sociology'); Auguste Comte; Stanley Hall's 'Adolescence'; [John] Dewey's 'Psychology'; [ ] Thomas (formerly of Chicago University, now with the Carnegie Foundation); [Dr. Josiah] Strong; [ ] Tolman; and George Vincent.

Reprinted from The American Journal of Sociology, volume 4, no. 5.

Zueblin advises that he wishes to revise the syllabus before it is used at the Edinburgh summer meeting, and outlines what of the syllabus could be adhered to prior to its revision. Zueblin confirms that he could be present at the summer meeting prior to 24 August 1897.

Reprint from The American Journal of Sociology. Volume IV. No. 5.

Printed.

Expressing his thanks for help, appreciation of the summer meeting at Edinburgh, on reshaping fundamental conceptions. Hopes Geddes will be successful in America.

Social.

Regarding reviews of the book.

Seeks assistance from Geddes in securing lecture engagements on the subjects of 'public education and recreation' during his tour abroad, scheduled for April 1902. Mentions his forthcoming book on 'American Municipal Progress' and his interest in public education and recreation. Annotated by Zueblin to advise of enclosed letter from Albert Kelsey [extant].