Jacob A. Riis

The Children of the Poor

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 322
• Erscheinungstermin: 18. Juli 2023
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 231mm x 154mm x 23mm
• Gewicht: 438g
• ISBN-13: 9781021407214
• ISBN-10: 1021407216
• Artikelnr.: 68827156

Autorenporträt

Jacob August Riis (1849 - 1914) was a Danish-American journalist, social reformer, and photographer who became a pioneer in utilizing photography to shed light on the abject conditions of the urban poor in America. A seminal figure in muckraking journalism, Riis is best known for his book 'How the Other Half Lives' (1890), which brought attention to the squalid living conditions in New York City tenements. His other notable work, 'The Children of the Poor' (1892), offers a poignant continuation of his earlier investigations by focusing specifically on the plight of impoverished children. Combining narrative and investigative journalism with evocative photography, Riis's work helped to spearhead progressive reforms in housing policy and child labor laws. His literary style interweaves his photographic evidence with emotive storytelling, leveraging his personal experiences as an immigrant and reporter to draw attention to social inequities. Riis's impact on both journalism and social policy at the turn of the 20th century marked him as a key figure in the Progressive Era's efforts to improve urban life. His commitment to social justice and his innovative use of photography in advocacy establish him as a significant pioneer in the field of photojournalism.