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How the Other Half Lives
by Jacob Riis
Are you interested in social justice and the history of urban life in the United States? Look no further than Jacob Riis's How the Other Half Lives! This groundbreaking work offers a revealing and eye-opening look at the squalid living conditions and struggles faced by immigrants and the poor in late 19th century New York City. By listening to How the Other Half Lives, you'll gain a deeper understanding of the social and economic issues of the time, as well as the enduring impact they have on our society today. Don't miss out on this chance to learn from one of the pioneers of investigative journalism – start listening to How the Other Half Lives today!
Episodes
29 episodes available
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01 - Genesis of the Tenement
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02 - The Awakening
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03 - The Mixed Crowd
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04 - The Down Town Back Alleys Part 1
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05 - The Down Town Back Alleys Part 2
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06 - The Italian in New York
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07 - The Bend
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08 - A Raid on the Stale Beer Dives
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09 - The Cheap Lodging-Houses
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10 - China Town
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11 - Jewtown
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12 - The Sweaters of Jewtown
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13 - The Bohemians - Tenement House Cigarmaking
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14 - The Color Line in New York
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15 - The Common Herd Part 1
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16 - The Common Herd Part 1
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17 - The Problem with Children
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18 - Waifs of the City's Slums
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19 - The Street Arab
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20 - The Reign of Rum
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21 - The Harvest of Tares
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22 - The Workin Girls of New York
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23 - Pauperism in the Tenements
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24 - The Wrecks and the Waste
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25 - The Man with the Knife
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26 - What Has Been Done
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27 - How the Case Stands
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28 - Appendix
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