Problems of American Civilization: Their Practical Solution the Pressing, Christian Duty of to-Day (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Bishop Coxe

9780267257003: Problems of American Civilization: Their Practical Solution the Pressing, Christian Duty of to-Day (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0267257007 ISBN 13: 9780267257003

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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A clear, urgent look at the forces shaping American life and how faith calls us to respond.

This nonfiction work surveys the pressing issues facing the nation, from immigration and naturalization history to the rise of saloons and their impact on families, education, and civic life. It argues for thoughtful limits and practical action grounded in Christian duty.

The book frames the scope of the problems, traces how immigration shaped America’s early republic, and weighs the risks and responsibilities that come with a growing, diverse population. It also examines the social vice of the saloon and its effects on race, community, and morals, urging readers to consider how home, church, and law can work together to safeguard liberty and order. Its central claim is that the family remains the essential unit of society and the surest foundation for lasting reform.

How immigration policy evolved in early United States history and what it means for today
The social and political forces surrounding the saloon and its impact on communities
Why the family is presented as the fundamental, enduring form of human association
Practical considerations for safeguarding institutions while honoring liberty and justice

Ideal for readers interested in history, religion, and social reform, this edition speaks to those seeking thoughtful, principled approaches to national challenges.

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