Published in 1890, "How the Other Half Lives" is a landmark work of photojournalism that exposed the squalid living conditions of New York City's poorest residents. Through a combination of powerful images and vivid descriptions, author Jacob Riis documented the disease, crime, and desperation that characterized life in the city's slums. His book helped to galvanize the reform movement and sparked public outrage that led to significant improvements in housing and labor conditions.

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