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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book uncovers the rampant fraud and inaccuracy that pervaded the sale of everyday goods in one American city in the early 20th century. The author, a government inspector, meticulously documents the prevalence of faulty scales, underweight butter, and mislabeled packages. Through an analysis of the scale table and other data, the author reveals that honest merchants faced unfair competition from unscrupulous rivals, while consumers bore the brunt of the deception. The book sheds light on the historical context of consumer protection laws and the significance of weights and measures in ensuring fair trade practices. By exposing these fraudulent practices, the author underscores the importance of government oversight in safeguarding the public from exploitation. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in consumer protection, the history of trade regulation, or the social and economic conditions of early 20th-century America. 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 9781333305291_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781333305291
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781333305291
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