Economic Problems of Democracy: Being Lectures Given at British Universities in April and May, 1922, Under the Foundation of the Sir George Watson ... Literature and Institutions (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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HE inaugural lecture under the Foundation Of the Sir George Watson Chair Of American History, Literature, and Institu tions (which is administered by the anglo-american Society) was delivered by the late Viscount Bryce in 1921. His subject was The Study of American History, and the lecture was subsequently pub 'lished, towards the close Of the same year, by the Cambridge University Press. For a full account of the origin Of the Watson Chair readers are referred to the Appendix of that volume.1 The present volume contains the first full course of lectures under the Watson Chair Foundation. They were delivered, in the spring of 1922, at Lon don, Birmingham, Manchester, Shefiield, Cambridge, and Oxford, by Dr. A. T. Hadley, President Emer itus of Yale University, to large and representative audiences. Dr. Hadley has not only been, for more than twenty years, head Of a great American university.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This thought -provoking book explores the distinctive challenges faced by modern democracies in balancing economic progress and social justice, as well as the historical evolution of these issues. The author traces the shift in emphasis from military prowess to industrial capacity, arguing that this transition has led to a new set of complexities for democratic governance. The book examines how democracies have grappled with labor issues, race relations, and the tension between individual liberty and collective well-being. It highlights the importance of education in fostering civic responsibility and economic literacy, emphasizing that public purpose must guide education to meet the demands of a modern democracy. Ultimately, the book underscores the critical role of enlightened citizens in shaping economic policies that promote both prosperity and equity. It challenges readers to consider how democracies can effectively address the challenges of globalization, technological advancements, and the increasing concentration of wealth, offering valuable insights into the ongoing struggle to reconcile economic freedom with social progress. 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. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9780259252474_0
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