Is The United States Worth Saving

Author : Charles W. Thompson
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 155 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2013-05-10
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781483624846

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Is the United States Worth Saving? by Charles W. Thompson Pdf

The books premise spells out the dangers which our republic has encountered and how the 21st century presents new hurdles to surmount and reclaim our democracy. The author focuses on 10 conditions which have eroded representative government and offers proposals to cement public control over government. Among the problems there has been a slow, insidious alteration in methods for the selection of representatives which are encapsulated in the words gerrymandered electoral districts and representatives for sale. Results of this condition are legal breaks, tax loopholes and regulatory exemptions favoring a few. This problem is exacerbated by the publics disenchantment with politics. Added to the problem are growing trends in our social mores which reveals more attention to good times than social obligations of citizenship and reflected in the low voting rates of eligible voters. The author points out how history repeats itself and how internal divisiveness destroys national unity. Stressed throughout the book is the vital nature for universal education and how the vast wealth of intellectual ability in our nation has been overlooked. The book also points out the difficulty for people to realize how vastly different the 21st century is when compared only to the lives of our great-grandfathers. The growth of multinational corporations and the rise of State Capitalism alters concepts of free competitive enterprise which faces daunting challenges for survival. The growth of our nation and the free movement of people have resulted in nearly one in three Americans living in four states but our representative system is still tied to 1789. Significant suggestions are also proffered to protect the independence of our judiciary. The author offers several proposals for consideration to redeem and enhance our republic; why our governmental units, federal, state, county and city must be aligned to achieve our purpose to improve and protect the human condition and liberty. A significant point is made of the importance of our experiment in democracy for the world.

Author : Laurel Leff
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2019-12-03
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780300243871

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Well Worth Saving by Laurel Leff Pdf

"A harrowing account of the profoundly consequential decisions American universities made about refugee scholars from Nazi-dominated Europe. The United States' role in saving Europe's intellectual elite from the Nazis is often told as a tale of triumph, which in many ways it was. America welcomed Albert Einstein and Enrico Fermi, Hannah Arendt and Herbert Marcuse, Rudolf Carnap and Richard Courant, among hundreds of other physicists, philosophers, mathematicians, historians, chemists, and linguists who transformed the American academy. Yet for every scholar who survived and thrived, many, many more did not. To be hired by an American university, a refugee scholar had to be world-class and well connected, not too old and not too young, not too right and not too left and, most important, not too Jewish. Those who were unable to flee were left to face the horrors of the Holocaust. In this rigorously researched book, Laurel Leff rescues from obscurity scholars who were deemed "not worth saving" and tells the riveting, full story of the hiring decisions universities made during the Nazi era."--Provided by publisher.

Author : Nicholas Murray Butler
Publisher : Palala Press
Page : 422 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2018-02-21
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1378431499

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Is America Worth Saving? by Nicholas Murray Butler Pdf

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Author : Nicholas Murray Butler
Publisher : Forgotten Books
Page : 414 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2018-03-23
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0365436151

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Is America Worth Saving? by Nicholas Murray Butler Pdf

Excerpt from Is America Worth Saving?: Addresses on National Problems and Party Policies All men are by nature free and independent, and have certain inalienable rights, among which are those of enjoying and defending life and liberty, acquiring, possessing, and protecting property, and seeking and obtaining happiness and safety. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Author : Price V. Fishback,Jonathan Rose,Kenneth Snowden
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 190 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2013-10-04
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780226082585

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Well Worth Saving by Price V. Fishback,Jonathan Rose,Kenneth Snowden Pdf

The urgent demand for housing after World War I fueled a boom in residential construction that led to historic peaks in home ownership. Foreclosures at the time were rare, and when they did happen, lenders could quickly recoup their losses by selling into a strong market. But no mortgage system is equipped to deal with credit problems on the scale of the Great Depression. As foreclosures quintupled, it became clear that the mortgage system of the 1920s was not up to the task, and borrowers, lenders, and real estate professionals sought action at the federal level. Well Worth Saving tells the story of the disastrous housing market during the Great Depression and the extent to which an immensely popular New Deal relief program, the Home Owners’ Loan Corporation (HOLC), was able to stem foreclosures by buying distressed mortgages from lenders and refinancing them. Drawing on historical records and modern statistical tools, Price Fishback, Jonathan Rose, and Kenneth Snowden investigate important unanswered questions to provide an unparalleled view of the mortgage loan industry throughout the 1920s and early ’30s. Combining this with the stories of those involved, the book offers a clear understanding of the HOLC within the context of the housing market in which it operated, including an examination of how the incentives and behaviors at play throughout the crisis influenced the effectiveness of policy. More than eighty years after the start of the Great Depression, when politicians have called for similar programs to quell the current mortgage crisis, this accessible account of the Home Owners’ Loan Corporation holds invaluable lessons for our own time.

Author : George Hovaness Donigian
Publisher : Upper Room Books
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2013-10-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780835812139

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A World Worth Saving by George Hovaness Donigian Pdf

God thinks the world is worth saving. When we are close to God, we too will want to save the world. For anyone who dismisses Lent as a seemingly endless time of self-sacrifice and introspection, this 6-week study for Lent offers a breath of fresh air. It connects prayer and other inner spiritual practices with outward actions of mercy and compassion. George Donigian guides you to grow in your prayer life by praying about daily news reports, discovering the needs around you, and responding with love and compassion. You will discover ways to: serve others feed the hungry seek justice and fight injustice offer healing extend friendship The author's conversational style and use of well-known hymn texts will engage you in this energizing Lenten study. This book includes exercises for spiritual growth, questions for reflection, and a Leader's Guide for small groups

Author : Sandi Ward
Publisher : Kensington Books
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2018-12-18
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781496711144

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Something Worth Saving by Sandi Ward Pdf

“The family pets see so much more than anyone realizes in this family drama . . . Told with empathy and hope” by the author of What Holds Us Together (Booklist). A boy and his cat. It’s an unconventional friendship, perhaps, but for Charlie and Lily, it works beautifully. It was Charlie who chose Lily from among all the cats in the shelter. He didn’t frown, the way other humans did, when he saw her injured back leg, the legacy of a cruel previous owner. Instead, Charlie insisted on rescuing her. Now Lily wants to do the same for Charlie. She’s the only one who’s seen the bruises on Charlie’s body. If she knew who was hurting him, she’d scratch their eyes out. But she can’t fix this by herself. Lily needs to get the rest of the family to focus on Charlie—not easy when they’re wrapped up in their own problems. Charlie’s mother kicked his father out weeks ago and has a new boyfriend who seems charming, but is still a stranger. Oldest son Kevin misses his father desperately. Victoria, Charlie’s sister, also has someone new in her life, and Lily is decidedly suspicious. Even Charlie’s father, who Lily loves dearly, is behaving strangely. Lily knows what it’s like to feel helpless. But she also knows that you don’t always have to be the biggest or the strongest to fight fiercely for the ones you love . . . “Powerful and smartly written, Ward explores the intricate workings of family life with a compassionate touch and unflinching honesty.”—Lisa Duffy, author of My Kind of People

Author : United States. Bureau of Animal Industry
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 858 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 1889
Category : Electronic
ISBN : UIUC:30112111047442

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Report of the Chief of the Bureau of Animal Industry, United States Department of Agriculture by United States. Bureau of Animal Industry Pdf

Author : Maximillien De Lafayette
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 135 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2024-06-28
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781312417335

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STARS ILLUSTRATED MAGAZINE. SPECIAL ISSUE 2014 by Maximillien De Lafayette Pdf

Author : United States. Congress
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 734 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 1961
Category : Law
ISBN : UCR:31210026417319

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Congressional Record by United States. Congress Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 448 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 1894
Category : Economics
ISBN : PRNC:32101066808179

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American Economist and Tariff League Bulletin by Anonim Pdf

Author : American Legion. National Convention
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 492 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Digital images
ISBN : PURD:32754083731947

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Proceedings of ... National Convention of the American Legion by American Legion. National Convention Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 764 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 1974
Category : Military art and science
ISBN : OSU:32435065901779

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Professional Journal of the United States Army by Anonim Pdf

Author : William J. Bennett,David Wilezol
Publisher : Thomas Nelson
Page : 298 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2013-05-14
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781595554222

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Is College Worth It? by William J. Bennett,David Wilezol Pdf

For many students, a bachelor's degree is considered the golden ticket to a more financially and intellectually fulfilling life. But the disturbing reality is that debt, unemployment, and politically charged pseudo learning are more likely outcomes for many college students today than full-time employment and time-honored knowledge. This raises the question: is college still worth it? Who is responsible for debt-saddled, undereducated students, and how do future generations of students avoid the same problems? In a time of economic uncertainty, what majors and schools will produce competitive graduates? Is College Worth It? uses personal experience, statistical analysis, and real-world interviews to provide answers to some of the most troubling social and economic problems of our time.

Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Appropriations
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1614 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 1943
Category : Electronic
ISBN : MINN:31951D03538379V

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Interior Department Appropriation Bill for 1944 by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Appropriations Pdf