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Jacob a (Jacob August) Riis

The Peril and the Preservation of the Home

Jacob a (Jacob August) Riis

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English
Anson Street Press
29 March 2025
Poverty & unemployment; Homelessness; Urban communities; Social work
""The Peril and the Preservation of the Home: Being the William L. Bull Lectures for the Year 1903"" by Jacob August Riis delves into the critical issues of tenement housing and urban poverty at the turn of the century. A vital document in the history of social reform, Riis's work examines the deplorable housing conditions faced by many, offering insight into the challenges of creating and maintaining healthy homes in impoverished urban environments.

Through lectures delivered in 1903, Riis sheds light on the societal implications of inadequate housing and advocates for meaningful change. This work serves as a powerful lens through which to view the historical struggles against poverty and homelessness, highlighting the urgent need for social work and urban planning to address these systemic problems. ""The Peril and the Preservation of the Home"" remains a significant contribution to the fields of sociology and social science, offering valuable perspectives on the enduring quest for safe and stable housing for all.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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Imprint:   Anson Street Press
Dimensions:   Height: 234mm,  Width: 156mm,  Spine: 4mm
Weight:   118g
ISBN:   9781023567107
ISBN 10:   1023567105
Pages:   76
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Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

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