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Chapter Page THE PREFACE vTHE PROBLEM STATED 1I. THE ECONOMIC ASPECTS 4II. THE POLITICAL ASPECTS 20 III. THE SOCIAL ASPECTS 36 IV. THE CRIMINAL ASPECTS .54 The Essential Coordinating Social Forces Involved in the Solution of the Problem. V. FEDERATED MOVEMENT OF MORAL FORCES 73 VI. A MEDIUM FOR UNITED ACTION 86 VII. THE FORMATION OF PUBLIC SENTIMENT. 102 VIII. ESSENTIAL FACTORS IN LEGISLATIVE ACTION 125 IX. LAW ENFORCEMENT MADE EFFECTIVE .147 X. THE COORDINATING POWER IN LEADER- SHIP 165 XI. SUBSTITUTES FOR THE SALOON 179 XII. SIGNS OF PROMISE .
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the complex and multifaceted issue of the saloon in early 20th-century America. The author examines the saloon not simply as a place for the consumption of alcohol, but as a powerful institution with profound economic, political, and social ramifications. The book argues that the saloon's influence extended far beyond individual choices, impacting the very fabric of society through its ties to corruption, poverty, and crime. The author meticulously analyzes the saloon's economic impact, revealing how it drained resources from communities and undermined the financial well-being of working families. He then unveils the saloon's insidious grip on the political system, exposing how its vast network of organizations and lobbyists exerted control over legislation and manipulated public officials. The book also explores the social repercussions of the saloon, highlighting its role in fostering poverty, crime, and the degradation of civic life. Through its in-depth examination of the saloon's influence and its multifaceted impact, this book provides a compelling and thought-provoking perspective on a pivotal moment in American history. The author's insights into the corrosive nature of the saloonââ â¢s presence and its impact on society are a powerful reminder of the enduring struggle against social ills. 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 9781331247784_0
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