9781334852572 - Handbook of Cook County Institutions (Classic Reprint): Review of Its Business Transactions and Financial Affairs for Year 1895: Review of Its ... Affairs for Year ... (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book is an early 20th-century insight into the inner workings of Cook County, Illinois. The author, then President of the County Board, Daniel D. Healy, takes a comprehensive look at the management of the county's many public institutions and departments, including the judiciary, jail, hospital, morgue, and poorhouse. Healy's firsthand account sheds light on the evolving role of government in providing for the welfare of its citizens during a time of rapid population growth and urbanization. Healy's analysis reveals both the successes and challenges of maintaining a balance between public needs and efficient governance. The book offers a valuable historical record for understanding the development of public services in the United States and the complexities of managing a large and diverse county. 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.