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300. SOCIAL SCIENCE.
N. Y., Appleton, 1893 $2.50
Altogether the worthiest of recent publications on economics.
J. Addams and Others. Philanthropy and social progress.
N. Y., Crowell & Co., n. d. $1.50
Seven essays delivered before the school of applied ethics at Plymouth, Mass., during the session of 1892.
N. Y., Putnam's Sons, 1887 75c
This book contains an arsenal of arguments with which to meet many of the sophistical attacks upon railway management.
Chic, McClurg & Co., 1885 50c
The work is thoughtful and suggestive, pointing to the conclusions at which many women of intellect arrive in considering great questions concerning their sex.
N. Y., Scribner's Sons, $2.50 1891
In this volume the author conducts his readers through the rooms and corridors of the capitol into the halls of congress to witness the memorable scenes enacted there.
Hartford, Ct., Students' Pub. Co., 1894 $1
Contents: Introduction; An honest dollar; Bimetallism; Money as an international question; The monetary experiment in India; Tariff reform, etc.
N. Y., Putnam's Sons, 1892 $1.25
These essays—namely: What makes the rate of wages, What is a bank, The railway. The farmer and the public, are all treated in a broad and liberal manner.
N. Y., Putnam's Sons, 1887 75c
The discussion confirms the impression that it is impossible to draw a line between labor and capital, that capital is dead matter until used by labor of all kinds.
N. Y., Appleton, 1897 75c
A book especially useful to the rising- generation in stimulating a desire to become better informed of the affairs of their country and a love and reverence for its institutions.
Baker, C. W. Monopolies and the people. (Questions of the day.)
N. Y., Putnam's Sons, 1890 $1.25
Author discusses trusts, competitions and the evils of monopolies and and suggests remedies and practical plans for their control.
Il.Bost, Lee & Shepard, 1892 $1.50
The writer points out the relation of wages to morals, the temptations of working people, evils of tenement-house life and the worship of the god Gold of modern society.
N. Y., Appleton, 1897 $1.25
The book is so full of ideas, so replete with suggestive aspects, so rich in quotable parts, as to form an arsenal of argument for apostles of the new democracy.—Baxter.
Il.N. Y., Putnam's Sons, 1893 $1.50
A study of the abnormal increase of criminals, and the public burden of pauperism in the United States, the causes and remedies.
N. Y., Putnam's Sons, 1888 $1.75
The author has kept in view the principles rather than the statistics and has made an analysis of the salient political and industrial evils of the day.
N. Y., Harper & Bros., 1893 $1
Object of this volume is to convince the public that a reform with respect to female education in necessary.
Il.N. Y., Scribner's Sons, $1.25 1895
Studies of the party platforms of the last sixty years with portraits of the various party leaders.
Chic, Revell, 1886 60c
Industrial commotions and other signs of the times all point to a needed social reformation; author shows causes and dangers with a suggested cure.
Bruce, P. A. Plantation negro as a freeman. (Questions of the day.)
N. Y., Putnam's Sons, 1889 $1.25
The picture the author paints of the present moral and mental condition of the negro is not flattering.
N. Y., Macmillan & Co., 1892 $1
The discussions which this little volume contains are not intended to enforce positive conclusions. It merely suggests new questions or new points of view.
Phil., American Sunday School Union, 1886 $1
The remedy for the evils of society is that of the New Testament; a comprehensive fulfilment of the Divine command, "Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself.
Bost., Roberts Bros., 1895 $1
These papers present a sad picture of almost hopeless poverty and degradation for which, apparently, there is no remedy except in the improvement of the mental and physical conditions of the workers themselves.
N. Y., Fords, Howard & Hulbert, 1882 90c
This book goes out with the hope that it may hold motive and suggestion for the personal effort which is increasingly demanded by the time in which we live.
Bost., Roberts Bros., 1893 $1
A prize monograph for the American economic association, 1891. It has since been nearly doubled in size. Reviews past and existing conditions for women in Europe and America and suggests remedies.
N. Y., Putnam's Sons, 1895 $1.75
A practical guide for bankers, merchants and lawyers; also a summary of the national and state banking laws.
N. Y., Century Co., 1892 75c
Consists of a number of papers on various cheap money plans, which originally appeared in the Century magazine, and are now reprinted with revisions.
N. Y., Macmillan Co., 1893 $1.75
The author has attempted to cut a straight line through a tangled jungle, and to give merely a glimpse into the maze of conflicting opinions.
N. Y., Putnam's Sons, 1893 $1.50
The collection of important facts that everybody should know, and the candor with which they are presented, constitute a valuable feature of this volume.
Cowperthwaite, J. H. Money, silver and finance. (Questions of the day.)
N. Y., Putnam's Sons, 1892 $1.25
A strong argument against free coinage of silver, written by a business man.
Chic, McClurg & Co., 1892 75c
This book is a thoughtful and well put plea for the adoption by the State and by the Federal Government of this country, of Switzerland's referendum and popular initiative.
Bost, G. H. Ellis, 1889 $1.25
Essays on some of the political, economic, literary, and social questions of the day.
N. Y., Scribner's Sons, 1891 net $1
It is essentially a popular treatise full of much useful information.
N. Y., Putnam's Sons, 1889 $1.25
I have attempted in these pages to make some suggestions of a practical character, upon a subject whose intricacies can only be appreciated by one who has attempted their solution.
Bost., D. Lothrop, 1885 $1.50
A book for young people explaining the constitution and government of the United States.
Chic, Kerr & Co., 1896 $2
For the past fifteen years, Mr. Del Mar has given practically his whole time to original research in the great libraries and coin collections of Europe on the subject of the history of money and finance.
N. Y., Putnam's Sons, 1896 $1
This essay is not exhaustive. The main lines of practical reforms are indicated and suggestions made.
Dodge, M. A. (Gail Hamilton, pseud.) Our common school system.
Bost., Estes & Lauriat, 1880 $1.50
The author has made many good points; in discovering the folly of the communist cry that would level the teacher to the wages of the coal heaver; in the inherent capability of American youth to excel even with poor schools, etc.
N. Y., Putnam's Sons, 1895 $1
A study in crime, pauperism, disease and heredity; also a further study of criminals.
N. Y., Putnam's Sons, 1897 $1.25
Author is professor of political economy in Harvard university.
N. Y., Macmillan & Co., 1895 $1.50
This volume gives a description of the different elements in the labor movement with a brief outline of their most distinctive features.
N. Y., Putnam's Sons, 1892 $1
Comprises a brief summary of silver legislation in the United States, together with a practical analysis of the present situation, and of the arguments of the advocates of unlimited silver coinage.
N. Y., Hunt & Eaton, 1894 $1
Prof. Ely's aim has been to make the true significance of political economy apparent.
N. Y., Crowell & Co., 1886 $1.50
A history; gives platforms of principal labor organizations.
N. Y., Crowell & Co., n. d. $1.25
A discussion of protective tariffs, taxation and monopolies.
N. Y., Crowell & Co., 1894 $1.50
Examines nature, strength, and weakness of socialism; concedes merits generously but in the main disapproves, though advocating socialization of monopolies.
N. Y., Crowell & Co., n. d. $1.75
This volume is not meant primarily for specialists, but for American citizens generally who are intelligent enough to appreciate the vast importance of the topic with which it deals.
N. Y., Harper & Bros., 1785 $1
The author has endeavored to illustrate some of the fundamental ideas of American politics by setting forth their relations to the general history of mankind.
Bost., Houghton, Mifflin, 1890 $1
Author sets forth principles and methods of civil government in the United States and the several states.
N. Y., Longmans, Green & Co., 1896 $1.75
This volume is the result of patient study of the records, and inquiry from the men in public life.
N. Y., Macmillan & Co., 1895 $1
Author shows the defects of our present monetary system, as well as the merits and defects of the various changes that have been proposed for its betterment.
N. Y., Putnam's Sons, 1895 75c
This book was written to help in the work of devising a sound currency and banking system that will remove the cause of financial panics.
Ford, W. C. American citizen's manual. Two volumes in one.
N. Y., Putnam's Sons, 1892 $1.25
The author discusses the relation of the citizen of the United States to the government under which he lives.
Kansas Cy., T. O. Cramer, 1888 $2
The object of this work is to bring before the public a volume that contains the best things written both for and against protection.
N. Y., Sterling Pub. Co., 1893 $1
This volume presents the momentous social problems of our time, unencumbered by technicalities and without that abstract reasoning which some principles of political economy require for thorough explanation.
N. Y., A. Lovell, 1888 50c
This volume contains a brief description of the different forms of government and a full and clear explanation of the important clauses of our constitution.
N. Y., Baker & Taylor Co., 1896 $1.25
Contains a discussion of certain proposed means of relieving and eliminating poverty and crime.
Bost., Houghton Mifflin, 1893 $1.75
Another has presented the facts and the plain logic of profit sharing so fully and clearly that this work may be consulted with confidence.
Bost., Houghton, Mifflin, 1893 $1.50
Maintains that socialism and extreme forms of individualism are alike incompatible with American ideas.
N. Y., Century Co., 1893 $1
In the form of a story, Mr. Gladden points out the evils and corruptions of politics, and calls upon young men to organize and do away with "rings" and the abuse of the franchise.
N. Y., Putnam's Sons, 1897 $1.25
The book has been written with an attempt to discover in what manner the well-being of the people is affected by the changes which are taking place in our industrial and social life.
Bost., Houghton, Mifflin, 1894 $1.25
Applies moral tests to questions of property, wages, competition and the present organization of society.
N. Y., Scribner's Sons, 1895 $1
The book was never more timely than today. When the work first appeared in Germany it led to important social action.
Chic, H. S. Stone & Co., 1898 $1.25
The object of this book is to unite all good, enlightened people on the Collectivism, here presented, as the worthy ideal of the twentieth century, and in efforts to render odious the spirit of individualism.
N. Y., Putnam's Sons, 1891 $1.75
Contains an immense amount of exact information regarding all branches of the subject.
N. Y., D. Appleton & Co., 1899 $1
This volume contains a collection of articles and addresses previously published, discussing the different aspects of the subject as they have arisen during the last twelve years.
Funk & Wagnails, 1884 $1.50
Author endeavors to show all that is clearly known and proven regarding alcohol and human life.
N. Y., Putnam's Sons, 1893 $1.50
Every page of the work bears witness to the thorough knowledge of the writer on the subject.
N. Y., Putnam's Sons, 1892 $1.25
It is believed that the reader unfamiliar with the subject of taxation will be able to obtain from this book a correct and practical understanding of its main principles.
N. Y., Putnam's Sons, 1894 $1.50
The most celebrated series of writings with which Hamilton's name is associated.
N. Y., Scribner's Sons, 1897 $1.50
A view of the machinery of our national government in motion, and some instructions as to the relations and uses of its several parts.
N. Y., Longmans Green & Co., 1894 $1.50
These are the detached phases of the subject, which aim to describe things as they are—the actual working of government in the United States.
N. Y., Putnam's Sons, 1895 $1.50
The endeavor has been made to set forth in a clear and concise manner the ethical principles involved, and to show how, under present condition, they ought to be applied.
N. Y., Macmillan & Co., 1890 $2.50
A history and review of the trade unions of Great Britain, showing their origin, progress, constitution and objects in their varied political, social, economical and industrial aspects.
N. Y., Harper & Bros., 1889 $2
Statement of railroad problem; suggests that railways be made public highways, rolling stock being supplied by private enterprise. Author would permit pools.
N. Y., Putnam's Sons, 1894 $1
Statement of reasons which justify the demand to extend suffrage to women.
N. Y., Humboldt Pub. Co., 1894 75c
Best popular book for laying basis of sound doctrines. Simple and elementary; contains description of clearing-house and check-bank.
N. Y., Macmillan & Co., 1894 $1
Factory acts; trades union legislation; law of industrial conspiracy; co-operation and arbitration.
N. Y., H. Holt & Co., 1892 80c
The simplicity, accuracy and thoroughness of the book commend it.
Jones, W. H. Federal taxes and state expenses. (Questions of the day.)
N. Y., Putnam's Sons, 1890 $1
A discussion of the public good as distinct from the general welfare of the United States.
N. Y., Maynard, Merill & Co., 1897 60c
Brief selections dealing with important incidents of American history and outline the origin and plan of the United States government.
N. Y., Putnam's Sons, 1893
A brief sketch of panics in the United States considered with special reference to American banks.
N. Y., Appleton, 1895 $1.25
This book is an attempt to determine the relation of religion to science, to wisdom, to human effort; and to present arguments favorable to an alliance between politics and religion.
N. Y., Macmillan & Co., 1895 $1.50
This volume owes much of its success to its noble tone, its clear and delightful style, and the great pleasure the reader experiences as he is conducted through the strong discussion.
Chic, Rand, McNally, 1892 $2.50
The author shows a thorough knowledge of the complex questions involved.
N. Y., Macmillan & Co., 1892 $2
Author aims to set forth the leading" phases of historic socialism and to attempt a criticism and interpretation of the movement as a whole.
N. Y., Scribner's Sons, 1888 $1.50
A history of the various issues of paper money by the government of the United States.
Chic, Shulte Pub. Co., 1893 $1.50
The author has had experience as a shipper, owner and stockholder; director, president and manager of a railroad company; as well as twenty years connected with active legislation.
N. Y., Appleton, 1876 $1.50
Author has investigated the conditions under which the work of the world is done and has presented the result in a brief and compact form.
N. Y., Putnam's Sons, 1885 $1
N. Y., Dodd, Mead & Co., 1893 $1.50
The purpose of this book is not to find fault with railroad managers and not to stir up animosity of the public against the railroads, but to propose a definite and distinct plan to remove the evils of the present system.
Cleveland, Burrows Bros., 1895 $3.50
Living principles and vital history for the American people.
N. Y., Harper & Bros., 1894 $2.50
A startling book for the economist, the politician and the citizen.
N. Y., Putnam's Sons, 1894 75c
The author has done a service in compiling this little volume of a hundred pages, showing how industrial peace has been secured in many large industries in Europe and America.
N. Y., Doubleday & McClure Co., 1899 $1
The author does not present "iridescent" theories; he shows what has actually been done in New Zealand, and contrasts this strikingly with American conditions.
Il.N. Y., Harper & Bro., 1900 $2
The volume contains a detailed and reliable report of the nomination and election of every president of the United States.
N. Y., Appleton, 1894 $2
Sixty-five speeches and addresses are here presented, selected from several hundred delivered in all parts of the country. All his more important tariff speeches are included.
N. Y., Ginn & Co., 1892 85c
The work has been entirely re-written since first published. The author has benefited by the criticisms of the press and several extensive works recently published on the subject.
N. Y., Macmillan & Co., 1896 $1.25
A hand-book of social facts for political thinkers and speakers.
N. Y., Macmillan & Co., 1895 90c
This is a work of true value and present importance.
N. Y., [[Portal:Appelton|Appelton]], 1892 $2
Seventeen lectures on political subjects. They treat of the relation of the individual to the state as illustrated in the political issues of current American politics.
N. Y., Macmillan & Co., 1893 $1
A clear and expansive statement and the attempted solving of the problems of this great science.
N. Y., Appleton, 1897 $1.50
Mr. Means deals frankly and directly with questions which are now uppermost in the public mind.
Il.N. Y., Harper & Bros., 1889 $1.25
Mr. Meriwether spent upwards of a year in Europe studying the condition of the workingman. This volume is the result of his investigations.
N. Y., Appleton, 1897 $1.50
A volume showing how habitual crime may be diminished by better methods of dealing with juvenile offenders.
N. Y., C. H. Nicoll, 1895 $2
To bring together, within the space of comparatively few pages, all the important points involved in the subject, has been the aim of the author.
N. Y., H. Holt & Co., 1891 $1.50
Woman's work in America has been divided into as many chapters as there are places of work.
N. Y., Harper & Bros., 1893 60c
The author haf made a life-long study of these questions, endeavors to trace the relations between great operations of commerce on the one side, and of human welfare on the other.
N. Y., Putnam's Sons, 1887 $1.60
Contents: A bird's-eye view of the labor question, the story of cooperative production, etc.
N. Y., Putnam's Sons, 1892 $2.25
Complete guide to the world's twenty-nine monetary systems, also to foreign and colonial exchanges of gold, silver, etc.
N. Y., Putnam's Sons, 1889 $1.50
A history and discussion of the present method of choosing the president and vice president of the United States.
Chic, Griggs & Co., 1895 $1
The object of this book is to promote a better understanding in regard to men's relations to one another.
Bost, Houghton, Mifflin, 1896 $1
N. Y., Putnam's Sons, 1891 $1.25
Those who are opposed to the penalty of a life for a life may find something in these pages to confirm their views, while for others are statements worthy of their careful consideration.
N. Y., Scribner's Sons, 1895 $1.25
This extraordinary volume is the history of a great period in the life of a great city. It is also a practical guide to the problem of municipal reform.
Phil., Lippincott, 1895 $1
Author presents an ideal of a society in a dynamic condition as counterpart to the ideal of a static state.
N. Y., Appleton, 1886 $1
The problems under discussion in this volume are the gravest and most urgent of any that now demand attention, and bear traces of patient study and deep thought.
N. Y., New Amsterdam Bk. Co., 1896 $1.25
This monograph is not written in the interest or spirit of partisanship—Truth is not partisan; its nature forbids.
N. Y., Appleton, 1891 $1
Author is United States senator from Kansas. His book is an authoritative presentation of the aims and views of the farmers' alliance.
N. Y., Scribner's Sons, 1891 $2
Strong and clear, and on doubtful points commanding respect if not carrying conviction.
N. Y., Scribner's Sons, 1886 $2.50
Care has been taken to present, in as readable shape as possible, a large part of what is known of the various kinds of land tenure among men.
Il.N. Y., Appleton, 1885 $1.25
A book written to show that, if women and plumbers do their whole sanitary duty, there will be comparativel3' little occasion for the services of the doctors.
Poor in great cities. Comp.
Il.N. Y., Scribner's Sons, 1895 $3
These papers form, perhaps, the most important group of essays thus far presented upon one of the most vital and one of the most widely discussed subjects of the times.
N. Y., Macmillan & Co., 1894 $1.25
A contribution of high value to the discussion of an important issue in the world of work.
N. Y., Appleton, 1884
The object has been to present the subject from a new point of view; that of conflict in the constitution of things.
Remsen, D. S. Primary elections. (Questions of the day)
N. Y., Putnam's Sons, 1895 75c
A study of the methods for improving the basis of party organizations, of the rules given and the methods pointed out, etc.
Il.N. Y., Scribner's Sons, 1892 $2.50
Facts concerning the problem of the children of the poor
N. Y., Scribner's Sons, 1894 $2.50
Studies among the tenements of New York, by the associated press reporter.
Bost., Houghton, Mifflin, 1900 $1.50
An account of the battle with the slum. in New York. Here is a book which must appeal with peculiar force to thoughtful readers.
Rogers, J. E. T. Social economy. (Questions of the day.)
N. Y., Putnam's Sons, 1893 75c
The object of this book is designed to give instruction in the rudiments of social science, in such language and such a form as will make the subject clear to the youngest student.
Bost., Houghton, Mifflin, 1888 $1.50
A statement of the protective policy and of the logical grounds upon which it rests.
Roosevelt, T. Essays on practical politics. (Questions of the day.)
N. Y., Putnam's Sons, 1888 75c
The style is singularly concise, lucid and forcible.
N. Y., Century Co., 1900 $1.50
Containing Governor Roosevelt's latest utterances on national, civic and political affairs.
Bost., G. H. Ellis, 1886 $1
Twelve sermons showing that the religion of today should be enainently practical, and must be interested in the labor problem.
N. Y., Scribner's Sons, 1895 $1.50
Deals with the history of emigration; its social effects; also the questions of assistance and restriction.
N. Y., Crowell & Co., 1896 $1.50
The conclusions reached respecting the present distribution of property and incomes are in the main those which common observation has forced upon thoughtful men and women in the ordinary walks of life.
Bost., Houghton, Mifflin, 1892 $1.50
Includes almost every important incident of the domestic and foreign relations of the United States; also reference to most all of the events in American political history.
Bost., Small, Maynard & Co., 1898 $1.50
A study of the economic relation between men and women as a factor in social evolution.
N. Y., Harper & Bros., 1890 $1
The author considers in this work, first the theory of our present political system; then, its actual working results; and thereafter, the changes which seem necessary.
N. Y., Putnam's Sons, 1895 $1
Author presents a plan by which gold and silver may be made the metalic basis of a sound currency.
N. Y., Baker & Taylor Co., 1900 $1
Dr. Strong has the rare quality of makings figures and statistics not only attractive, but fascinating.
N. Y., Baker & Taylor Co., 1898 50c
Dr. Strong discourses the danger arising from the vast movement of populution towards the cities.
N. Y., Appleton, 1896 $1.50
A distinct addition to our literature on general economics.
N. Y., Putnam's Sons, 1894 75c
Advocates monometalism but considers bimetallists' arguments fairly.
N. Y., Appleton, 1886 $1
Four lectures delivered in Harvard university in favor of protective tariff.
Thorpe, F. N. Story of the constitution of the United States. (Chautauqua course.)
N. Y., Hunt & Eaton., 1891 60c
Author shows in a clear and concise manner that the constitution was not formed at a single stroke but was the result of long political experience.
N. Y., A. S. Barnes & Co., n. d. $2.50
This work has attracted great attention, and is universally regarded as a remarkably clear and distinct view of our political institutions.
N. Y., Putnam's Sons, 1891 $1
The origin of the partisan abuse of government patronage and the history of civil service corruption are traced to their sources in certain principles that had their origin much earlier than is generally believed.
Bost., D. Lothrop, 1895 $1.25
Legislation in the United States in regard to coinage, legal tender, and other acts, and all matters that pertain to honest money are fully and practically treated.
N. Y., Macmillan & Co., 1895 $1.25
In his investigation the author has been supplied with valuable information by all parties interested in the question.
N. Y., H. Holt & Co., 1896 $1.25
The material embodied in this work was originally given in the form of lectures to the students of Harvard university.
N. Y., H. Holt & Co., 1892 $1.50
A popular presentation of the economic questions of the day.
Wells, D. A. Our merchant marine. (Questions of the day.)
N. Y., Putnam's Sons, 1890 $1
The history of the rise, increase and decay of the American merchant marine.
N. Y., Appleton, 1895 $2
The book is the best contribution Mr. Wells has ever made to economical, statistical and social science, and one of the best that is to be found in any country or language. N. Y. Evening Post.
N. Y., Putnam's Sons, 1895 75c
After an introduction, which contains a brief statement of Coin's argument and of the general reply to it, the writer takes up Coin's position in detail in each chapter.
Bost., Ginn & Co., 1896 $1.50
The subjects of coinage, of legal tender, and of the general aspect are treated, and a chapter is given to the Brussels monetary conference.
N. Y., American Book Co., 1898 $1
The author has endeavored to introduce at every possible point a description of the practical problems involved and the solutions proposed for them, and to inculcate in every way the moral obligations of good citizenship.
Bost., Heath & Co., 1893 $2
Treats of institutional history and administration, and elements of
historical and practical politics.
N. Y., Century Co., 1898 $1.25
These essays and addresses gathered in this volume have been called out by public events during the past four years. They were adapted for special occasions, or to meet special questions.
N. Y., Scribner's Sons, 1897 $1.25
The experience of a college bred man who, for two years, earned his living as an unskilled laborer in order to find out for himself the actual condition of the American workingman.
N. Y., Scribner's Sons, 1899 $1.50
These papers get right down to life as no previous study of this kind has done. It is a contribution to the study of humanity.