How the Other Half Lives: Studies Among the Tenements of New York

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Exposé of New York's tenement life in 1890.

If you're drawn to social history and activism, Riis's work casts a stark light on past injustices and the power of journalism to enact change. It’s a raw illustration of life for New York's poorest that led to real-world reform - a must-read for anyone interested in the roots of social welfare.

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How the Other Half Lives: Studies Among the Tenements of New York

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ISBN: 9780140436792
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Date of Publication: 1997-11-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Sociology, Politics, History
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First published in 1890, Jacob Riis's remarkable study of the horrendous living conditions of the poor in New York City had an immediate and extraordinary impact on society, inspiring reforms that affected the lives of millions of people.
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Exposé of New York's tenement life in 1890.

If you're drawn to social history and activism, Riis's work casts a stark light on past injustices and the power of journalism to enact change. It’s a raw illustration of life for New York's poorest that led to real-world reform - a must-read for anyone interested in the roots of social welfare.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.