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Municipal Ownership: Four Lectures Delivered At Harvard University, 1907 is a book written by Leonard Darwin and originally published in 1907. The book is a collection of four lectures that Darwin delivered at Harvard University on the subject of municipal ownership. The lectures explore the idea that certain public services, such as water and transportation, should be owned and operated by the government rather than private corporations. In the first lecture, Darwin provides an overview of the history of municipal ownership and the various arguments for and against it. He also discusses the different forms of municipal ownership, such as direct ownership and franchise ownership. The second lecture focuses on the practical aspects of municipal ownership, such as financing and management. Darwin argues that municipal ownership can be more efficient and cost-effective than private ownership, as it eliminates the need for profit-making and allows for greater public control. The third lecture examines the legal and constitutional issues surrounding municipal ownership, including the power of cities to condemn private property for public use. Darwin argues that the courts should interpret the law in favor of municipal ownership, as it serves the public interest. Finally, in the fourth lecture, Darwin addresses some of the criticisms of municipal ownership, such as the potential for corruption and inefficiency. He argues that these issues can be addressed through proper management and oversight. Overall, Municipal Ownership: Four Lectures Delivered At Harvard University, 1907 is a comprehensive exploration of the concept of municipal ownership and its potential benefits and drawbacks. It provides a historical, practical, legal, and critical analysis of the idea, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in the topic.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.

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Originally published in 1921, this book by Major Leonard Darwin (1850-1943), a son of Charles Darwin, presents a personal perspective on evolution, produced in the hope of inducing 'some competent biologist to write a book suitable for the general reader in which recent changes of opinion in regard to organic evolution are clearly discussed and wisely criticised'.