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Plunkitt of Tammany Hall : a series of very plain talks on very practical politics / recorded by William L. Riordon ; with an introduction by Peter Quinn.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublication details: New York, N.Y., U.S.A. : Signet Classic, 1995.Description: xxix, 92 p. ; 18 cmISBN:
  • 0451526201
  • 9780451526205
Other title:
  • Series of very plain talks on very practical politics
  • Very plain talks on very practical politics
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 329.3
LOC classification:
  • JK 2319 P737p 1995
Contents:
Honest graft and dishonest graft -- How to become a statesman -- The curse of Civil Service reform -- Reformers only mornin' glories -- New York City is pie for the hayseeds -- To hold your district: study human nature and act accordin' -- On The shame of the cities -- Ingratitude in politics -- Reciprocity in patronage -- Brooklynites natural-born hayseeds -- Tammany leaders not bookworms -- Dangers of the dress suit in politics -- On municipal ownership -- Tammany the only lastin' democracy -- Concerning gas in politics -- Plunkitt's fondest dreams -- Tammany's patriotism -- On the use of money in politics -- The successful politician does not drink -- Bosses preserve the nation -- Concerning excise -- A parting word on the future of the Democratic Party in America -- Strenuous life of the Tammany district leader.
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Libro Libro Biblioteca Juan Bosch Biblioteca Juan Bosch Ciencias Sociales Ciencias Sociales (3er. Piso) JK 2319 P737p 1995 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 1 Available 00000093041

"Signet Classics."

"Previously published in Dutton paperback and Meridian editions"--T.p. verso.

"100th anniversary edition"--Cover.

"A tribute to Plunkitt by the leader of Tammany Hall, Charles F. Murphy"--P. xxix.

Honest graft and dishonest graft -- How to become a statesman -- The curse of Civil Service reform -- Reformers only mornin' glories -- New York City is pie for the hayseeds -- To hold your district: study human nature and act accordin' -- On The shame of the cities -- Ingratitude in politics -- Reciprocity in patronage -- Brooklynites natural-born hayseeds -- Tammany leaders not bookworms -- Dangers of the dress suit in politics -- On municipal ownership -- Tammany the only lastin' democracy -- Concerning gas in politics -- Plunkitt's fondest dreams -- Tammany's patriotism -- On the use of money in politics -- The successful politician does not drink -- Bosses preserve the nation -- Concerning excise -- A parting word on the future of the Democratic Party in America -- Strenuous life of the Tammany district leader.

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