Excerpt from The Challenge of Pittsburgh
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book, penned by the author in 1917, explores the multifaceted nature of Pittsburgh during the height of the Industrial Revolution. It offers a comprehensive snapshot of the city's landscape, economics, living conditions, social structures, religious life, and cultural fabric during the early 20th century. The author provides historical context by tracing the city's origins from its founding to its transformation into a global hub of industry. Beyond the historical exploration, the author examines living conditions and the city's social institutions, such as churches and schools, assessing their adequacy in addressing the needs of a rapidly diversifying population. The book delves into the challenges faced by Pittsburgh and its people, with particular attention given to issues of income inequality, poor housing and sanitation, substance abuse, and crime. The author presents a balanced perspective, acknowledging both the city's industrial prowess and economic vitality, while raising concerns about the impact of rapid growth on its social fabric and the well-being of its residents. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781330917039_0
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PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers LW-9781330917039
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