How the Other Half Lives: Studies Among the Tenements of New York by Jacob A. Riis
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| Author | Riis, Jacob A. (Jacob August), 1849-1914 |
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| LoC No. | 04011775 |
| Title | How the Other Half Lives: Studies Among the Tenements of New York |
| Note | Reading ease score: 64.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "How the Other Half Lives: Studies Among the Tenements of New York" by Jacob A. Riis is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book examines the living conditions of the impoverished populations residing in the tenements of New York, highlighting the social issues surrounding urban poverty and housing. Using firsthand observations, Riis aims to shed light on the struggles faced by the city's poor and the systemic neglect that has contributed to their plight. The opening of the book introduces Riis's motivation in writing, stemming from the belief that personal experiences should benefit society. He reflects on the obliviousness of the affluent to the harsh realities of the poor, emphasizing the dire conditions that have led to crime and illness among the tenement dwellers. Riis discusses the rapid population growth in New York, the evolution of tenement housing, and the public health crises that arose within these overcrowded living spaces. This sets the stage for a detailed exploration of the lives affected by these socio-economic structures, making a compelling case for social reform as well as a vivid portrayal of life in the tenements. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | HV: Social sciences: Social pathology, Social and Public Welfare |
| Subject | Poor -- New York (State) -- New York |
| Subject | Tenement houses -- New York (State) -- New York |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 45502 |
| Release Date | Apr 26, 2014 |
| Most Recently Updated | Sep 1, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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