Edited by Wendy Walker.

A book of essays about the little known but immensely important 19th century Brooklyn social visionary

The Social Vision of Alfred T. White is the first full-length study of the work  of Alfred Tredway White (1846-1921). Largely forgotten today, his name known only to specialists, Alfred White at his death was eulogized as “the great heart and master-mind of Brooklyn’s better self” for his many forward-looking innovations in low-income housing and in promoting the welfare of poor children, for his ability to enlist others to this work, and for his insistence that rapidly growing Brooklyn retain a sense of community values. At a time when the divide between rich and poor is increasing, this book highlights the important work of this turn-of-the-century social visionary. Read the full description here.

$22 each. Paperback.