A clear window into four New York slums and what the everyday lives of families reveal about culture, housing, and community change.
In this notable study, researchers examine Tyler Street, Fleet Street, Parnell Street, and Palm Street to show how people lived, learned, and adapted before and during the Depression. It looks at homes, schools, health, work, and how neighbors and institutions shape daily life in crowded urban neighborhoods.
- See how families cope with crowded housing, limited resources, and shifting cultural ties.
- Explore language use, literacy, and the role of education in children’s lives.
- Learn how health, nutrition, employment, and social ties affect family stability.
- Understand the impact of community institutions, religion, and neighborhood networks on everyday decisions.
Ideal for readers of urban history, social work, and studies of family life in American cities.