Civil Service Reform And Democracy: An Address Delivered At The Annual Meeting Of The National Civil-Service Reform League (1893)

By Carl Schurz

Book Overview

Civil Service Reform And Democracy: An Address Delivered At The Annual Meeting Of The National Civil-Service Reform League (1893) is a book written by Carl Schurz. The book is a speech that was delivered at the annual meeting of the National Civil-Service Reform League in 1893. The speech focuses on the need for civil service reform in the United States and how it can help to strengthen democracy in the country. Schurz argues that the civil service system should be based on merit and not on political patronage. He also discusses the importance of an independent civil service commission and the need for civil servants to be protected from political interference. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of civil service reform in the United States and the role it plays in strengthening democracy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164606549
• ISBN13: 9781164606543
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 36 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"