How the Other Half Lives
Author | : Jacob Riis |
Publisher | : Applewood Books |
Total Pages | : 322 |
Release | : 2011 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 145850042X |
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Author | : Jacob Riis |
Publisher | : Applewood Books |
Total Pages | : 322 |
Release | : 2011 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 145850042X |
Author | : Alban Butler |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 1074 |
Release | : 1857 |
Genre | : Christian saints |
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Author | : Jacob Riis |
Publisher | : Standard Ebooks |
Total Pages | : 202 |
Release | : 2024-07-31T17:37:28Z |
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The Danish-American journalist Jacob Riis visited the slums of New York City to highlight the squalor in which the “other half” lived. He used flash photography (a new innovation), tables of statistics, and personal stories to vividly depict the city’s various neighborhoods and ethnic groups. But the book isn’t merely a factual documentary—it’s also a moralistic appraisal of greedy landlords, the abundance of cheap beer dives and saloons, the low character of the tenants, and the very low wages on which the poor tried to subsist. He described some reforms already implemented, as well as those still needed. How the Other Half Lives was written at a time when many people were crowding into New York City. It was first published as an article in Scribner’s Magazine in 1889, along with many illustrations that were based directly on Riis’s photography. It was expanded into a full book in the next year, with the inclusion of more illustrations and some of Riis’s original photographs. The middle and upper classes were shocked by what the book described, about which they knew very little. Christian organizations in New York and beyond had similar reactions. The book was widely praised, and led to the enactment of many reforms in the following years aimed at improving the conditions of the tenements and the working poor. This book is part of the Standard Ebooks project, which produces free public domain ebooks.
Author | : Alban Butler |
Publisher | : BoD – Books on Demand |
Total Pages | : 534 |
Release | : 2022-01-17 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : 3752557400 |
Reprint of the original, first published in 1866.
Author | : Jacob A. Riis |
Publisher | : Namaskar Book |
Total Pages | : 231 |
Release | : 2024-02-02 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : 2024011217 |
Step into the gritty reality of late 19th-century New York City with Jacob A. Riis' groundbreaking work, "How the Other Half Lives: Jacob A. Riis' Glimpse into the Tenements of New York." Riis exposes the harsh living conditions of the city's impoverished residents, shedding light on a side of society often overlooked. Experience the raw emotions captured in Riis' photographs as he unveils the squalid tenements, overcrowded living spaces, and desperate struggles for survival. His vivid imagery brings to life the stories of those living in the shadows of opulence. But amidst the darkness, a glimmer of hope emerges. Riis' documentation sparks a conversation about social reform and the need for change. His work becomes a catalyst for action, igniting a movement to improve the living conditions of the city's most vulnerable populations. Yet, as you delve deeper into Riis' revelations, you can't help but wonder: Have we truly progressed, or are echoes of the past still reverberating in our modern society? Engage with Riis' narrative through concise, impactful paragraphs that transport you to a bygone era. His words and images serve as a reminder of the resilience of the human spirit and the power of storytelling to enact change. Now, as you contemplate the legacy of Riis' work, ask yourself: What can we learn from the past to shape a more just and equitable future? Take the first step in understanding the complexities of urban life in 19th-century New York. Embrace Riis' powerful storytelling by acquiring "How the Other Half Lives: Jacob A. Riis' Glimpse into the Tenements of New York," and embark on a journey of empathy, awareness, and social consciousness. ```
Author | : Nora Crook |
Publisher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 532 |
Release | : 2020-04-03 |
Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | : 1000748332 |
This collection covers the lyrical poetry of Mary Shelley, as well as her writings for Lardner's "Cabinet Cyclopaedia of Biography" and some other materials only recently attributed to her.
Author | : John Heneage Jesse |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 494 |
Release | : 1901 |
Genre | : Great Britain |
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