How the Other Half Lives: Studies Among the Tenements of New York
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Author | : Jacob A. Riis |
Publisher | : DigiCat |
Total Pages | : 239 |
Release | : 2022-06-13 |
ISBN-10 | : EAN:8596547062462 |
ISBN-13 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 (62 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis How the Other Half Lives: Studies Among the Tenements of New York by : Jacob A. Riis
Book excerpt: In the 1880s, many people in upper- and middle-class society were unaware of the dangerous conditions in the slums among poor immigrants. After the publication of "How the Other Half Lives: Studies Among the Tenements of New York," the question of living conditions became an important societal issue and caused several legislative actions directed toward improving the lives of immigrants.