A snapshot of the early drive for direct democracy in America, showing how a national movement organized, educated voters, and pushed reforms in state legislatures.
This nonfiction work presents a report from the National Popular Government League, outlining its first year of activity and its plans for the future. It covers how local and national groups joined the effort, the creation of educational bulletins, and the bureau that shared practical information on initiatives, referendums, and recall laws. The text also highlights field campaigns, cooperation with labor and reform groups, and training materials used to inform students and libraries.
- How organizing efforts connected unions, farmers, and reform groups
- The creation and impact of bulletins and information services
- Examples of campaigns in Missouri, Mississippi, Illinois, and beyond
- The push for better federal and state laws to support direct legislation
Ideal for readers interested in early 20th‑century reform movements, political organizing, and the history of direct democracy in America.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book provides a comprehensive overview of the history of the National Popular Government League, a crucial organization in the fight for progressive reform in the United States. The author delves into the league's role in shaping the political landscape of the early 20th century, particularly its focus on issues such as popular sovereignty, direct legislation, and government accountability. Through detailed analysis of the league's founding principles, key campaigns, and lasting impact, this book sheds light on a pivotal era of democratic activism and the enduring legacy of the league's efforts to empower citizens through popular government initiatives. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781331144793_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781331144793
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)