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100 1 _aRobbins, Alfred Farthing,
_d1856-1931
245 1 0 _aPractical Politics; or, the Liberalism of To-day
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2011
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2011-04-17
508 _aProduced 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.)
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aLiberalism -- Great Britain
653 _aGreat Britain -- Politics and government -- 1837-1901
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/35894
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