ISBN: 9781331967491 - tenement house reform in new york, 1834-1900 (classic reprint): prepared for the tenement house commission of 1900 (3 résultats)

PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book presents a historical overview of the fight for better tenement housing in New York City from the 1850s through to the early 1900s. The author delves into the legislative battles, public health initiatives, and charitable efforts that have shaped the city's tenement landscape. The book examines the underlying causes of bad conditions, including overcrowding, poverty, disease, crime, and vice. It sheds light on the role of neglect and greed in creating these slums, as well as the efforts of reformers to improve the lives of the poor. The book's insights into the history of tenement reform are invaluable for understanding the challenges and successes of urban planning and social justice movements today. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…