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  • How the Other Half Lives Studies Among the Tenements of New York - Jacob A Riis

    How the Other Half Lives Studies Among the Tenements of New York - Jacob A Riis
    Jun 28 2026
    How the Other Half Lives: Studies Among the Tenements of New York by Jacob Riis is a groundbreaking work of photojournalism that reveals the harsh realities of life in New York City’s slums during the 1880s. By documenting the squalid living conditions faced by the city's impoverished residents, Riis not only sheds light on their struggles but also calls attention to the stark divide between social classes. This book remains relevant today as it challenges readers to confront issues of inequality and social justice, reminding us that the experiences of the marginalized are often hidden from the view of the privileged. The title, inspired by François Rabelais, encapsulates the enduring theme that one half of the world does not know how the other half lives, urging us to foster empathy and understanding across societal divides. Riis’s pioneering approach paved the way for future muckraking journalism, making this work a vital historical document that still resonates with contemporary discussions about poverty and urban life.
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    8 Std. und 50 Min.
  • Episode 28 - Appendix

    Episode 28 - Appendix
    Jan 16 2023
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    19 Min.
  • Episode 27 - How the Case Stands

    Episode 27 - How the Case Stands
    Jan 16 2023
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    26 Min.
  • Episode 26 - What Has Been Done

    Episode 26 - What Has Been Done
    Jan 16 2023
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    25 Min.
  • Episode 25 - The Man with the Knife

    Episode 25 - The Man with the Knife
    Jan 16 2023
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    7 Min.
  • Episode 24 - The Wrecks and the Waste

    Episode 24 - The Wrecks and the Waste
    Jan 16 2023
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    16 Min.
  • Episode 23 - Pauperism in the Tenements

    Episode 23 - Pauperism in the Tenements
    Jan 16 2023
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    26 Min.
  • Episode 22 - The Workin Girls of New York

    Episode 22 - The Workin Girls of New York
    Jan 16 2023
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    16 Min.