{"product_id":"the-children-of-the-poor-jacob-riis-9780999660409","title":"The Children of the Poor: A Child Welfare Classic","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTenements, saloons, and streets - \u003c\/strong\u003eHow did children survive the perils of poor New York City neighborhoods? When this book appeared in 1892, it shocked the privileged class. The evidence of misery and greed was undeniable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe author, Jacob Riis, was a muckraker and social documentary photographer. His book 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003eChildren of the Poor \u003c\/em\u003eis a companion to Riis' bestseller \u003cem\u003eHow the Other Half Lives\u003c\/em\u003e. The pair of books inspired social reforms during the Progressive Era.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis special edition includes new content, stark photos, an in-depth index, list of charities, and resources for further study. It will appeal to readers interested in the history of child welfare, immigration, urbanization, or photojournalism.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeautiful design, sturdy binding, acid-free paper, subject index. Suitable for libraries, students, and general readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jacob Riis\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0999660403\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780999660409\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e TCB Classics\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/20\/2018\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 284\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.29lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.75d","brand":"Jacob Riis","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44128622608639,"sku":"9780999660409","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_87bcdfc0-190b-49f4-a1db-3d27a16c8954.jpg?v=1687459627","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-children-of-the-poor-jacob-riis-9780999660409","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}