02370cam a22003133u 4500 35894 UtSlPG 20260610133823.0 m cr n 260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 DA Robbins, Alfred Farthing, 1856-1931 Practical Politics; or, the Liberalism of To-day Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2011 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2011-04-17 Produced by Brian Foley, Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "Practical Politics" by Alfred F. Robbins is a political treatise written in the late 19th century. The work aims to explore and articulate the principles and aims of contemporary Liberalism, addressing various political questions of practical importance to society during that era. Robbins discusses the significance of voting, government structure, and the responsibilities of citizens, with the objective of fostering a more informed and engaged electorate. The opening of "Practical Politics" begins with a discussion on the importance of every individual's vote and the common misconceptions about its value. Robbins emphasizes that each vote is critical in shaping government and policies, arguing against political indifference. He uses historical examples to illustrate how elections can be decided by a single vote, urging citizens to recognize their influence on government decisions. Overall, the text challenges readers to view political engagement not merely as a duty but as a right that carries significant weight in the democratic process, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of politics and Liberal principles throughout the rest of the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Liberalism -- Great Britain Great Britain -- Politics and government -- 1837-1901 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/35894 76737 76737