Birthdate: September 26, 1876
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Grand Island, Nebraska, United States
Died: July 28, 1957
Edith Abbott was a pioneering American economist, statistician, social worker, educator, and author known for embedding humanitarianism in education. Despite facing resistance, she successfully introduced social work studies at the graduate level and became one of the first female deans in the US. Abbott’s work integrated legal studies with humanitarian efforts, particularly in social security legislation. The Edith Abbott Memorial Library in Grand Island, Nebraska, commemorates her significant professional contributions.
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