State Centralization in North Carolina, Institute for Government Research Studies in Administration. No. 26 [Hardcover] Paul V. (ed) Allen; Betters; Johnson; Morrison; Ross and Betters

Description

1932 edition. Hardcover has some normal wear. Pages are clean and binding is secure.

This fascinating volume, published in 1932, offers a rare glimpse into the early 20th-century efforts to centralize state government in North Carolina. Part of the influential Institute for Government Research Studies in Administration series, it represents a collaborative effort by scholars Paul V. Allen, Betters, Johnson, Morrison, and Ross to analyze the challenges and opportunities surrounding the consolidation of state agencies and services.

The book’s historical significance lies in its documentation of the Progressive Era’s push for greater efficiency and accountability in public administration. As states grappled with the complexities of modern governance, centralization emerged as a key strategy for streamlining operations and enhancing public services. This volume provides invaluable insights into the debates, policy proposals, and political dynamics that shaped North Carolina’s approach to this nationwide trend.

For collectors and scholars interested in the evolution of public administration, state governance, and the Progressive movement, this book offers a rich trove of primary source material. Its well-preserved condition, with clean pages and a secure binding, makes it a desirable addition to any library focused on American political history, public policy, or the history of North Carolina itself.