{"product_id":"the-children-of-the-poor-a-child-welfare-classic-9780999660416","title":"The Children of the Poor: A Child Welfare Classic","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTenements, saloons, and streets --\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eHow 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe author, Jacob Riis, was a muckraker and social documentary photographer. His expos  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. His books inspired social reforms during the Progressive Era.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeautiful design, sturdy binding, acid-free paper, subject index. Suitable for students and general readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eRiis, Jacob:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Jacob Riis (1849-1914) was a Danish-American police reporter, newspaper journalist, photographer, and reformer. He wrote about the social and environmental effects of the urban slum and its challenges to survival.\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBekhuis, Tanja:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Tanja Bekhuis, PhD, MLIS, MS, is a psychologist and information scientist. She is a distinguished member of the Academy of Health Information Professionals. Her company, TCB Research \u0026amp; Indexing LLC, specializes in the information, health, and social sciences. She also founded TCB Classics, which publishes nonfiction books of historical value.","brand":"TCB Classics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50414683029778,"sku":"9780999660416","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_5ce53a55-26ce-45a3-8b18-355d2d849b83.jpg?v=1729378033","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-children-of-the-poor-a-child-welfare-classic-9780999660416","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}