Publisher's Synopsis
New Charter, Kansas City, Missouri (1905) is a historical book written by J. V. C. Karnes. The book delves into the political and social climate of Kansas City, Missouri during the early 1900s. Specifically, it focuses on the implementation of a new charter in the city, which aimed to improve the efficiency and transparency of local government.Karnes provides a detailed account of the events leading up to the adoption of the new charter, including the political maneuverings and debates that took place among city officials and citizens. He also explores the various provisions of the charter, such as the creation of a city manager position and the establishment of a merit-based civil service system.Throughout the book, Karnes highlights the challenges and controversies that arose during the implementation of the new charter, including resistance from entrenched political interests and concerns about the potential for corruption and abuse of power.Overall, New Charter, Kansas City, Missouri (1905) provides a fascinating glimpse into the political and social history of a major American city during a time of significant change and reform.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.
