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How the Other Half Lives: Studies Among the Tenements of New York,New
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How the Other Half Lives' is a chronicle of the conditions of abject poverty that the residents of the slums of New York at the end of the 19th century had to endure. Riis, who as an immigrant himself lived in these tenements on the lower east side of Manhattan, exposed the horrible conditions while working as a reporter for the New York Tribune. This book when first published in 1890 shed a muchneeded light on the conditions of the poor. Presented here is a reproduction of that original 1890 edition with the numerous illustrations included in that volume.
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- Q: What is 'How the Other Half Lives' about? A: 'How the Other Half Lives' is a documentary-style book by Jacob A. Riis that exposes the harsh living conditions of the impoverished residents of New York's tenements in the late 19th century.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'How the Other Half Lives' is Jacob A. Riis, a social reformer and journalist known for his work in documenting the lives of the urban poor.
- Q: What type of illustrations are included in the book? A: The book includes numerous photographs and illustrations from the original 1890 edition that depict the living conditions and struggles of the poor in New York City.
- Q: What is the publication date of this edition? A: This edition of 'How the Other Half Lives' was published on January 1, 2005.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'How the Other Half Lives' contains 152 pages, providing a detailed account of the social issues of its time.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, 'How the Other Half Lives' is often used as a documentary textbook in courses related to sociology, anthropology, and American history due to its insightful analysis of poverty.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This edition of 'How the Other Half Lives' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What topics does the book cover? A: The book covers topics such as poverty in 19th-century New York, social conditions, and the impact of immigration on urban life.
- Q: Is this book a first edition? A: No, this book is a reproduction of the original 1890 edition, but it retains the same content and illustrations.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: 'How the Other Half Lives' is in 'New' condition, meaning it is unused and in pristine shape.