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Focusing on the harsh realities of slum life in 19th-century New York, this work by a prominent reformer vividly describes the dire living conditions and exploitation faced by the poor, particularly children working in factories and sweatshops for meager wages. The book played a crucial role in raising public awareness, leading to significant reforms such as the demolition of decrepit tenements and improvements in sanitation and education. This reprint preserves the original text, capturing the impactful social commentary of its time.
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How the Other Half Lives, Jacob Riis
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- Released
- 2022
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- Subtitle
- Studies Among the Tenements of New York
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Jacob Riis
- Publisher
- Martino Fine Books
- Released
- 2022
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 242
- ISBN13
- 9781684227600
- Series
- Rating
- 3 out of 5
- Description
- Focusing on the harsh realities of slum life in 19th-century New York, this work by a prominent reformer vividly describes the dire living conditions and exploitation faced by the poor, particularly children working in factories and sweatshops for meager wages. The book played a crucial role in raising public awareness, leading to significant reforms such as the demolition of decrepit tenements and improvements in sanitation and education. This reprint preserves the original text, capturing the impactful social commentary of its time.