Political Problems: Essays on Questions of the Day (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Lyman Allen

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0332200442 ISBN 13: 9780332200446

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Explore the questions that shaped an era of reform and debate.

This collection examines obstacles in government, the balance of power, and bold proposals for social and economic change, including how monopolies, taxation, and the liquor trade affect everyday life.

In these essays, the author surveys sources of political knowledge, the dangers of party prejudice, and the ways institutions influence liberty and welfare. It argues for stronger public ownership and government action to curb abuses, improve infrastructure, and promote fairness for all citizens. The work also surveys movements for reform, from education and the ballot to national policies on railways, money, and the economy.

• Understand how partisan news and biased sources can distort public understanding of government.
• Learn about proposed remedies for defective governance, including stronger public ownership of essential services.
• See the arguments for reform on taxes, transportation, money, and the relationship between state power and commerce.
• Explore the moral and practical case for prohibition as part of a broader reform movement.

Ideal for readers of historical policy discussions and battlefield-friendly debates about government, finance, and social change in the late 19th century.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0332200442
• ISBN 13: 9780332200446
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 240