The American Railroad Problem: A Study in War and Reconstruction

Lingua: inglese

Editore: Forgotten Books, 2018

1331728088 / 9781331728085

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Print on Demand. This book examines the complexities of the American railroad system in the early 20th century, a time of great change and upheaval for the nation's economy. The author, a keen observer of economic trends and public policy, delves into the historical context of railroad development in the United States, highlighting the impact of early financial speculation and the rise of government regulation. The book then explores the critical role that railroads played during World War I, a period that witnessed unprecedented strain on the transportation system and ultimately led to the federal government's temporary control of the railroads. The author meticulously analyzes the challenges and successes of this government intervention, setting the stage for a discussion of the vital questions that arose as the nation grappled with the transition from war to peace. The book then presents a nuanced examination of the debate surrounding railroad nationalization, the need for unified operations, and the complexities of regulating rates, financing, and labor relations within the industry. The author ultimately argues that the fate of the American railroad system hinges on a delicate balance between the needs of the railroads themselves, the demands of the public, and the aspirations of a nation striving to establish a more equitable and efficient economic order. 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.

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Titolo
The American Railroad Problem: A Study in War and Reconstruction
Autore
Isaiah Leo Sharfman
Editore
Forgotten Books
Anno di pubblicazione
2018
Condizione
New
Tipo di libro
print-on-demand item
Rilegatura
Paperback
Lingua
inglese
ISBN 10
1331728088
ISBN 13
9781331728085
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Forgotten Books’ Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the quality of the aged text.

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