The Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge
GPTKB entity
Statements (33)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
organization
|
| gptkbp:activities |
conducting research
publishing educational materials organizing lectures advocating for educational reform collaborating with scholars |
| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:British_Museum
gptkb:University_College_London |
| gptkbp:dissolved |
1848
|
| gptkbp:focus |
popular education
|
| gptkbp:founded |
1826
|
| gptkbp:founder |
gptkb:Henry_Brougham
|
| gptkbp:goal |
dissemination of knowledge
|
| gptkbp:headquarters |
gptkb:London
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge
|
| gptkbp:impact |
increased literacy rates
improved access to education influenced public policy on education |
| gptkbp:influenced |
Public library movement
Adult education movement |
| gptkbp:language |
English
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
contribution to the field of education
advancement of knowledge dissemination foundation of educational societies inspiration for future educational initiatives promotion of self-education |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:United_Kingdom
|
| gptkbp:notable_member |
gptkb:George_Birkbeck
gptkb:Richard_Taylor |
| gptkbp:publications |
The Library of Useful Knowledge
|
| gptkbp:purpose |
promoting education
|
| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:Society_for_the_Promotion_of_Useful_Knowledge
|
| gptkbp:type |
gptkb:non-profit_organization
|