Publisher's Synopsis
""Social Legislation in Illinois: Needs and Opportunities in 1921"" is a book written by Seba Eldridge and published in 1921. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the social issues facing the state of Illinois at the time, and the legislative solutions that were being proposed to address them. The author covers a wide range of topics, including labor laws, child welfare, housing, public health, and education. Through detailed analysis and research, Eldridge highlights the urgent need for social reform in Illinois, and argues that the state has a unique opportunity to lead the way in enacting progressive legislation. The book also includes a series of recommendations for specific policy changes, as well as an overview of the political and social forces that were shaping the debate around social legislation in Illinois at the time. Overall, ""Social Legislation in Illinois"" is an important historical document that sheds light on the social and political climate of the early 20th century, and the efforts of reformers to improve the lives of working-class Americans. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of social policy and legislative reform in the United States.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.