World Heritage Site: New Lanark
Publication Year: 2021
Publication Type: Book chapter
Publication Identifier: WHE1CC373CC11
Summary
New Lanark's 1816 Institution, outlined by Robert Owen, aimed to revolutionize social welfare through education and community benefit. The primary finding is its multi-tiered approach: immediate comfort for inhabitants, neighborhood welfare, national improvement in Britain, and global societal advancement. This was achieved by providing early childhood education and lifelong learning opportunities, targeting both young children and older residents. The Institution's design was innovative, blending practical benefits with long-term social reform, setting a precedent for progressive educational and social policies.
Citation
Claeys, G. (2021). Address Delivered to the Inhabitants of New Lanark a 1816. Selected Works of Robert Owen, 120–142. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003113133-7
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