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Focusing on the impact of investigative journalism, the book highlights Riis's groundbreaking work in exposing the harsh realities of life in New York's slums through his publications. Notably, "How the Other Half Lives" played a crucial role in advocating for better housing and educational reforms. Riis's commitment to social change also led to a notable friendship with Theodore Roosevelt, who was the city's police commissioner at the time, further emphasizing the influence of his work on urban policy.
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How the Other Half Lives, Jacob Riis
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- Released
- 2023
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- Subtitle
- Studies Among the Tenements of New York
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Jacob Riis
- Publisher
- Gröls Verlag
- Released
- 2023
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 180
- ISBN13
- 9783988288257
- Series
- Rating
- 3 out of 5
- Description
- Focusing on the impact of investigative journalism, the book highlights Riis's groundbreaking work in exposing the harsh realities of life in New York's slums through his publications. Notably, "How the Other Half Lives" played a crucial role in advocating for better housing and educational reforms. Riis's commitment to social change also led to a notable friendship with Theodore Roosevelt, who was the city's police commissioner at the time, further emphasizing the influence of his work on urban policy.