02464cam a22003373u 4500 72328 UtSlPG 20260610134655.0 m cr n 260607r20231910utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 10027034 UtSlPG en iso639-1 HN Brooks, Robert C. (Robert Clarkson), 1874-1941 Corruption in American politics and life Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2023 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2023-12-05 Bob Taylor, Turgut Dincer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Corruption in American Politics and Life" by Robert C. Brooks is a scholarly examination of political corruption, written in the early 20th century. The book discusses the various forms of corruption present in the United States and explores the societal attitudes towards, and justifications for, corrupt practices. Brooks aims to delve deeply into the nature of political corruption and its implications for democratic governance. The opening of the text establishes a foundation for the exploration of political corruption, focusing on its moral implications and the common justifications offered by its apologists. Brooks quotes several arguments that defend corruption, such as the notion that it can enhance business efficiency or protect society from mob rule. He argues that while many feel a visceral disgust towards corruption, this sentiment can cloud objective analysis, making it essential to address these issues systematically. The author sets up the fundamental premise of the book, which is that corruption is a pervasive problem that undermines the integrity of political and social institutions, urging a need for thorough examination and reform. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: New York: Dodd, Mead and company, 1910 United States -- Social conditions -- 1865-1918 Political corruption -- United States https://archive.org/details/corruptioninamer00broorich https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/72328 113053 113053