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100 1 _aBrace, Charles Loring,
_d1826-1890
245 1 4 _aThe Dangerous Classes of New York, and Twenty Years' Work Among Them
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2010
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2010-08-14
508 _aProduced by Gary Sandino, from scans by Google
520 _a"The Dangerous Classes of New York, and Twenty Years' Work Among Them" by Charles Loring Brace is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the conditions faced by the impoverished youth in New York City and the efforts made by Brace and other reformers to address their dire circumstances through education and moral guidance. The book is a comprehensive exploration of the various societal issues that contribute to juvenile delinquency, emphasizing the importance of proactive reform rather than punitive measures. At the start of the book, Brace dedicates his work to those who have tirelessly striven to uplift the neglected youth of New York and outlines the theory guiding his investigation: the belief that nurturing and education are more effective than punishment for preventing crime among the city's most vulnerable populations. He reflects on the moral and social implications of neglecting these so-called "dangerous classes" and expresses his desire to bridge the gap between the affluent and the impoverished with his narrative. The introduction also sets the stage for a detailed examination of various factors contributing to juvenile crime, such as overcrowding, ignorance, and family dynamics, laying a foundation for Brace's advocacy for reformation efforts over mere punishment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aNew York (N.Y.) -- Social conditions
653 _aPoor -- New York (State) -- New York
653 _aChild welfare -- New York (State) -- New York
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/33431
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