The Creation of Modern Quaker Diversity, 1830-1937

The Creation of Modern Quaker Diversity, 1830-1937, Volume 1, provides a detailed analysis of a transformative era for the Quaker religion. This work of social history and Christianity examines how practitioners influenced global culture through abolitionist efforts, women's rights movements, and the establishment of Friends communities in the Global South. It further details the humanitarian relief operations led by the American Friends Service Committee and the Friends Service Council in Britain following World War I.

This authoritative history focuses on the internal shifts within the denomination, including the separations in the United States that created distinct branches. The text analyzes the early twentieth century conferences that defined the future of the faith. By blending 19th century and 20th century perspectives, The Creation of Modern Quaker Diversity, 1830-1937, Volume 1, serves as a scholarly resource on the evolution of modern Quakerism.