Live Questions: Including Our Penal Machinery And Its Victims (1890) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781120375612)

Live Questions: Including Our Penal Machinery And Its Victims is a book written by John Peter Altgeld in 1890. Altgeld was an American politician and lawyer who served as the Governor of Illinois from 1893 to 1897. In this book, Altgeld addresses a range of social and political issues that were prevalent during his time. The first part of the book focuses on the penal system in the United States and its flaws. Altgeld argues that the current system is ineffective and unjust, and that it fails to rehabilitate offenders. He also discusses the treatment of prisoners and the need for prison reform. The second part of the book deals with other social issues, such as poverty, education, and labor. Altgeld advocates for progressive policies that would improve the lives of working-class Americans. He also discusses the role of government in addressing these issues. Overall, Live Questions is a thought-provoking book that offers insights into the social and political landscape of the late 19th century. Altgeld's ideas and arguments remain relevant today, making this book a valuable read for anyone interested in social justice and political reform.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: John Peter Altgeld
ISBN-10: 1120375614
ISBN-13: 9781120375612
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 10/15/2009
Pages: 324
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.42lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.88d