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

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

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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Country USA
Brand Penguin Classics
Manufacturer Penguin Classics
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber b&w photographs, notes
Color Multicolor
ReleaseDate 1997-11-01
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780140436792

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