The Shame of the Cities: The Famous Muckraking Expose of Corruption in America's Cities: St. Louis, Chicago, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia and New Y
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Renowned muckraker and investigative reporter Lincoln Steffens recounts a series of historic corruption scandals in cities of the United States. The various backhanders and embezzlements occurring in the urban councils of the USA in the late 19th century are recalled here. Though the country was in a period of great development and advancement, this rise to industrial prowess was accompanied by an egregious culture of dishonesty. The development of...
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:035974785X
ISBN13:9780359747856
Release Date:June 2019
Publisher:Lulu.com
Length:118 Pages
Weight:0.75 lbs.
Dimensions:0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"
Age Range:15 years and up
Grade Range:Grade 10 and higher
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