Jacob A. Riis

The Children of the Poor (eBook, ePUB)

Shedding Light on Urban Poverty: A Powerful Narrative of Forgotten Childhood in Late 19th Century New York City

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Jacob A. Riis' 'The Children of the Poor' is a powerful expose on the living conditions and struggles faced by impoverished children in the late 19th century New York City. Through gripping narrative and vivid descriptions, Riis shines a light on the harsh reality of tenement life, child labor, and lack of access to education. Riis' writing style is characterized by a combination of journalistic scrutiny and empathy, making the reader not only informed but also emotionally invested in the stories of these forgotten children. His work serves as a poignant reminder of the social inequalities that plagued the city during that time. Riis' firsthand experiences as a police reporter in the slums of New York City provided him with the intimate knowledge and compassion needed to write such a groundbreaking book. 'The Children of the Poor' is a must-read for anyone interested in social history, journalism, or the fight for social justice. This book is a timeless classic that continues to shed light on the plight of the poor and marginalized in society.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 1713
• Erscheinungstermin: 25. April 2021
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4057664596208
• Artikelnr.: 58596944

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.