The Battle with the Slum
- ISBN-10
- 0486401960
- ISBN-13
- 9780486401966
- Series
- The Battle with the Slum
- Category
- History
- Pages
- 465
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1998-01-01
- Publisher
- Courier Corporation
- Author
- Jacob A. Riis
Description
Classic work of reportage documents life of the urban poor at the turn of the century. Compelling real-life tales and rare photographs celebrate efforts to demolish breeding grounds of crime and improve conditions in schools, tenements, and playgrounds.
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