The Children of the Poor by Jacob A. Riis
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"The Children of the Poor" by Jacob A. Riis is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book sheds light on the plight of impoverished children living in urban slums, particularly in New York City, during a time of massive immigration and industrialization. Riis uses vivid descriptions and compelling narratives to illustrate the struggles faced by these children, emphasizing both the systemic issues of poverty and the resilience of
the young. The opening portion of the book introduces the pressing issue of the "children of the poor," stating it as a problem that reflects on the state itself. Riis discusses the rapid urbanization and the increasing population living in tenements, where the environment often breeds despair and low expectations for the future. He notes how these children's lives are heavily influenced by their surroundings, leading to both good and bad outcomes – with some displaying kindness and shared hope, while others fall into delinquency. The author emphasizes the urgent need for societal intervention and improvement, outlining a grim picture that sets the stage for further exploration into the lives of these children and the community's responsibilities toward them. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Riis, Jacob A. (Jacob August), 1849-1914 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Children of the Poor |
| Credits |
Produced by David Edwards and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 66.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | HV: Social sciences: Social pathology, Social and Public Welfare |
| Subject | Poor |
| Subject | Poor -- New York (State) -- New York |
| Subject | Child welfare -- New York (State) -- New York |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 32609 |
| Release Date | May 30, 2010 |
| Last Update | Jan 6, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 495 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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