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100	1		_aBetts, Lillian William, _d-1938
245	1	4	_aThe leaven in a great city
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2011
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2011-12-03
508			_aE-text prepared by Barbara Tozier, Bill Tozier, Josephine Paolucci,
520			_a"The Leaven in a Great City" by Lillian W. Betts is a social study written in the early 20th century." The work examines the conditions of the poor in New York City, particularly focusing on tenement housing and the social experiments intended to improve the lives of these residents. It highlights the struggles of families living in overcrowded and often unsanitary environments while exploring the broader implications of poverty on community dynamics and individual character. "The opening of the book introduces the reader to the dire conditions of the Fourth Ward in New York City during the late 19th century." It describes initiatives taken by philanthropic capitalists to improve tenement housing conditions, illustrating the historical context of social reform efforts. The narrative paints a vivid picture of the residents—predominantly immigrants—facing challenges such as overcrowding, lack of sanitation, and pervasive poverty. Amid these difficulties, Betts highlights the resilience and complexity of the community, showcasing interactions between the residents and the authorities, as well as the impact of societal neglect on their daily lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aPoor -- New York (State) -- New York
653			_aSocial settlements
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38205
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