Reform: An Essay On The Political, Financial, And Social Condition Of The United States Showing Dangers, Defects, And Remedies (1896) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781104372118)

Reform: An Essay On The Political, Financial, And Social Condition Of The United States Showing Dangers, Defects, And Remedies is a book written by Ralph De Clairmont in 1896. The book is a comprehensive analysis of the political, financial, and social landscape of the United States during the late 19th century. In the book, Clairmont highlights the dangers and defects of the existing political system, financial policies, and social structures. He argues that the country is facing serious challenges that require urgent attention and reform. The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a specific aspect of the American society. Clairmont discusses the problems with the electoral system, the influence of money in politics, the corruption of government officials, and the growing wealth inequality. He also examines the financial system of the country, criticizing the lack of regulation and the dominance of big corporations. He argues that the current economic policies are benefiting the wealthy at the expense of the middle and lower classes. In addition, Clairmont discusses the social issues facing the country, including the mistreatment of minorities and the exploitation of workers. He proposes various remedies to address these problems, including campaign finance reform, stricter regulations on corporations, and the introduction of progressive taxation. Overall, Reform: An Essay On The Political, Financial, And Social Condition Of The United States Showing Dangers, Defects, And Remedies is a thought-provoking book that offers a critical analysis of the American society during the late 19th century. It provides valuable insights into the challenges facing the country and proposes practical solutions to address them.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: Ralph De Clairmont
ISBN-10: 1104372118
ISBN-13: 9781104372118
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 04/27/2009
Pages: 284
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.84lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.60d