Social Evils: Their Causes and Their Cure

Book excerpt: In this groundbreaking work, Thomson examines the root causes of some of the most pressing social ills of his time, including poverty, crime, and disease. He argues that these problems are not inevitable but rather the result of social and economic structures that can and should be changed. With its insightful analysis and clear recommendations, this book offers a powerful vision for a more just and equitable society. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.