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LoC No.: 00002315

Title: A Ten Years' War: An Account of the Battle with the Slum in New York

Note: Reading ease score: 76.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by David Edwards, Mary Meehan and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
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Summary: "A Ten Years' War: An Account of the Battle with the Slum in New York" by Jacob A. Riis is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work chronicles the struggles and efforts to combat the dire conditions of slum life in New York City during a transformative period of social reform. Focusing on themes of justice, political responsibility, and social improvement, Riis explores the impact of tenement living on families, particularly the impoverished immigrant populations who make up the majority of the tenants. At the start of the book, Riis lays the groundwork for an in-depth examination of the slums, discussing how the battle against such environments is woven into the fabric of civilization itself. He reveals the historical context of slums as both a societal problem and a challenge to political conscience. Riis reflects on the dynamics that perpetuate squalor and hopelessness, calling for immediate action rather than theoretical discussions. He introduces the reader to the term "slum," illustrating the painful realities of its inhabitants and emphasizing the need for civic engagement and reforms to uplift these marginalized communities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Riis, Jacob A. (Jacob August), 1849-1914

EBook No.: 38821

Published: Feb 10, 2012

Downloads: 96

Language: English

Subject: Poor -- New York (State) -- New York

Subject: Tenement houses -- New York (State) -- New York

Subject: Slums -- New York (State) -- New York

LoCC: Social sciences: Social pathology, Social and Public Welfare

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 00002315

Title: A Ten Years' War: An Account of the Battle with the Slum in New York

Note: Reading ease score: 76.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by David Edwards, Mary Meehan and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)

Summary: "A Ten Years' War: An Account of the Battle with the Slum in New York" by Jacob A. Riis is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work chronicles the struggles and efforts to combat the dire conditions of slum life in New York City during a transformative period of social reform. Focusing on themes of justice, political responsibility, and social improvement, Riis explores the impact of tenement living on families, particularly the impoverished immigrant populations who make up the majority of the tenants. At the start of the book, Riis lays the groundwork for an in-depth examination of the slums, discussing how the battle against such environments is woven into the fabric of civilization itself. He reveals the historical context of slums as both a societal problem and a challenge to political conscience. Riis reflects on the dynamics that perpetuate squalor and hopelessness, calling for immediate action rather than theoretical discussions. He introduces the reader to the term "slum," illustrating the painful realities of its inhabitants and emphasizing the need for civic engagement and reforms to uplift these marginalized communities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Riis, Jacob A. (Jacob August), 1849-1914

EBook No.: 38821

Published: Feb 10, 2012

Downloads: 96

Language: English

Subject: Poor -- New York (State) -- New York

Subject: Tenement houses -- New York (State) -- New York

Subject: Slums -- New York (State) -- New York

LoCC: Social sciences: Social pathology, Social and Public Welfare

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.