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

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

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 In How the Other Half Lives Studies Among the Tenements of New York (1890), Jacob Riis delivers a groundbreaking exploration of the harsh realities faced by the impoverished populations of New York City during the 1880s. This seminal work of photojournalism not only reveals the dire living conditions in the slums but also serves as a catalyst for social reform, bringing the plight of the urban poor to the attention of the city‚s affluent classes. The title draws inspiration from Franßois Rabelais, who noted, one half of the world does not know how the other half lives. (Summary by Wikipedia)Copyright History & Horror Collections Science Social Sciences World
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  • 29 - How the Other Half Lives- Studies Among the Tenements of New York by Jacob A. Riis

    29 - How the Other Half Lives- Studies Among the Tenements of New York by Jacob A. Riis
    Sep 4 2025
    In How the Other Half Lives Studies Among the Tenements of New York (1890), Jacob Riis delivers a groundbreaking exploration of the harsh realities faced by the impoverished populations of New York City during the 1880s. This seminal work of photojournalism not only reveals the dire living conditions in the slums but also serves as a catalyst for social reform, bringing the plight of the urban poor to the attention of the city‚s affluent classes. The title draws inspiration from Franßois Rabelais, who noted, one half of the world does not know how the other half lives. (Summary by Wikipedia)
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    20 mins
  • 28 - How the Other Half Lives- Studies Among the Tenements of New York by Jacob A. Riis

    28 - How the Other Half Lives- Studies Among the Tenements of New York by Jacob A. Riis
    Sep 4 2025
    In How the Other Half Lives Studies Among the Tenements of New York (1890), Jacob Riis delivers a groundbreaking exploration of the harsh realities faced by the impoverished populations of New York City during the 1880s. This seminal work of photojournalism not only reveals the dire living conditions in the slums but also serves as a catalyst for social reform, bringing the plight of the urban poor to the attention of the city‚s affluent classes. The title draws inspiration from Franßois Rabelais, who noted, one half of the world does not know how the other half lives. (Summary by Wikipedia)
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    27 mins
  • 27 - How the Other Half Lives- Studies Among the Tenements of New York by Jacob A. Riis

    27 - How the Other Half Lives- Studies Among the Tenements of New York by Jacob A. Riis
    Sep 4 2025
    In How the Other Half Lives Studies Among the Tenements of New York (1890), Jacob Riis delivers a groundbreaking exploration of the harsh realities faced by the impoverished populations of New York City during the 1880s. This seminal work of photojournalism not only reveals the dire living conditions in the slums but also serves as a catalyst for social reform, bringing the plight of the urban poor to the attention of the city‚s affluent classes. The title draws inspiration from Franßois Rabelais, who noted, one half of the world does not know how the other half lives. (Summary by Wikipedia)
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    26 mins
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