Isbn: 9781528183734 - a study of cook county, 1914 (classic reprint) (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 considers the governance of Cook County, the second largest county in the United States. It was written in a time of heightened awareness of human needs but before womenâs suffrage in the United States. It offers a framework for understanding county government and the complexities of county organization. The author employs a historical perspective to discuss key issues such as taxation, executive departments, and social services. She suggests improvements for administration of public funds and discusses the departments of Health, Highways, and Public Service, as well as the County Board and the Board of Commissioners. The book underscores the ethical dilemmas, economic challenges, and vast scope of service provision in a large metropolitan area. This book is a valuable resource for understanding county government generally and the specific challenges faced by Cook County in the early 20th century. 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.…