How the Other Half Lives

First published in 1890, Jacob Riis's remarkable study of the horrendous living conditions of the poor in New York City had an immediate and extraordinary impact on society, inspiring reforms that affected the lives of millions of people.

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Author: Jacob A. Riis
Publisher: Penguin Group
Published: 11/01/1997
Pages: 256
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.40lbs
Size: 7.73h x 5.09w x 0.51d
ISBN13: 9780140436792
ISBN10: 0140436790
BISAC Categories:
- Social Science | Anthropology | Cultural & Social
- Social Science | Sociology | Urban
- Social Science | Poverty & Homelessness

About the Author
Jacob Riis (1849-1914) was a journalist and photographer born in Denmark.

Luc Sante teaches writing and the history of photography at Bard College. His books include Low Life, Evidence, and The Factory of Facts.