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The Peril and Preservation of the Home: Being the William L. Bull Lectures for the Year 1903
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General PhotographyGeneral SociologyArchitecture History
ISBN13: 9781144034991
Publisher: Nabu Press
Published: Feb 9 2010
Pages: 248
Weight: 0.78
Height: 0.52 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Peril and Preservation of the Home: Being the William L. Bull Lectures for the Year 1903 offers a compelling snapshot of early twentieth-century concerns about urban life and domesticity. Jacob August Riis, a pioneering social reformer and journalist, delivers insightful lectures that address the challenges facing families in rapidly changing urban environments. With a focus on the importance of the home as a cornerstone of society, Riis explores themes of poverty, overcrowding, and the impact of industrialization on family life.
Riis's lectures provide a valuable historical perspective on the social issues of the Progressive Era, advocating for reforms to improve living conditions and preserve the integrity of the home. This work will appeal to readers interested in urban history, social reform movements, and the history of American domesticity.
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