The New Crisis (1902)

By George W. Bell

Book Overview

The New Crisis is a book written by George W. Bell and published in 1902. The book explores the economic, social, and political challenges facing the United States at the turn of the 20th century. Bell argues that the country is facing a new crisis, one that is different from previous challenges such as the Civil War and Reconstruction.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of the crisis. Bell discusses the growth of big business and the rise of monopolies, which he sees as a threat to competition and democracy. He also examines the changing nature of work and the rise of labor unions, arguing that workers are increasingly demanding better wages and working conditions.Bell also addresses the issue of immigration, which he sees as a major challenge facing the country. He argues that immigrants are a threat to American culture and values and that the government needs to take steps to limit their numbers.Throughout the book, Bell advocates for a more active role for the government in addressing these and other challenges. He argues that the government needs to regulate big business, protect workers' rights, and limit immigration in order to preserve American democracy and prosperity.Overall, The New Crisis is a thought-provoking analysis of the challenges facing the United States at the turn of the 20th century. Bell's insights into the problems of his time are still relevant today, and his call for a more active government role in addressing these challenges continues to be debated.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: 1167200632
• ISBN13: 9781167200632
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 200 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"