Riis, Jacob A. (Jacob August) 1849-1914 creator text utu 2014 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "How the Other Half Lives: Studies Among the Tenements of New York" by Jacob A. Riis is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book examines the living conditions of the impoverished populations residing in the tenements of New York, highlighting the social issues surrounding urban poverty and housing. Using firsthand observations, Riis aims to shed light on the struggles faced by the city's poor and the systemic neglect that has contributed to their plight. The opening of the book introduces Riis's motivation in writing, stemming from the belief that personal experiences should benefit society. He reflects on the obliviousness of the affluent to the harsh realities of the poor, emphasizing the dire conditions that have led to crime and illness among the tenement dwellers. Riis discusses the rapid population growth in New York, the evolution of tenement housing, and the public health crises that arose within these overcrowded living spaces. This sets the stage for a detailed exploration of the lives affected by these socio-economic structures, making a compelling case for social reform as well as a vivid portrayal of life in the tenements. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2014-04-26 Produced by KD Weeks, David Edwards and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Original publication data not identified Poor -- New York (State) -- New York Tenement houses -- New York (State) -- New York HV Original publication data not identified 04011775 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/45502 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/45502 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134038.0 45502