Justice and Humanity

Download or read book Justice and Humanity written by Richard Allen Morton and published by SIU Press. This book was released on 1997 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chronicles the life of Chicago's first reformist mayor and Illinois' most progressive governor (1913-1917). Portrays a man who made an enduring contribution to justice and humanity, whose humility precluded the messianic or demagogic tendencies of many reformist leaders of his day. Emphasizes, in a larger context, the importance of leadership in the shaping of events and public policy. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR