The Children of the Poor: A Child Welfare Classic

Tenements saloons and streets --How did children survive the perils of New York City slums? When this book appeared in 1892 it shocked the privileged class. The evidence of misery and greed was undeniable.The author Jacob Riis was a muckraker and social documentary photographer. His exposé includes stories of survival child abuse and neglect orphans and outcasts. He wrote about the sorrows and joys of the  little toilers and gave a resolute account of child labor at the expense of an education.The Children of the Poor is a companion to Riis bestseller How the Other Half Lives. His books inspired social reforms during the Progressive Era.This special edition includes new content stark photos and an in-depth subject index. It will appeal to readers interested in the history of child welfare immigration urbanization or photojournalism.Beautiful design sturdy binding acid-free paper subject index. Suitable for students and general readers.