The Shame of the Cities (eBook)

Lincoln Steffens (Autor)

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2022
160 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654701370-9 (EAN)

Infos

In 'The Shame of the Cities' by Lincoln Steffens, the author exposes the corruption and malpractices within various urban areas in the United States during the early 20th century. Written in a journalistic style, Steffens provides a detailed account of political machines, greedy officials, and the exploitation of immigrant labor. This work is considered a seminal piece of muckraking journalism, shedding light on societal issues and calling for reform. Steffens' vivid descriptions and thorough investigative journalism make this book a compelling read for anyone interested in American history and social justice movements. The author's straightforward yet engaging prose captures the reader's attention and drives home the importance of holding those in power accountable. 'The Shame of the Cities' is a powerful reminder of the impact of investigative journalism and the need for transparency in government, making it a must-read for those interested in the history of political corruption and social reform.

Autor

Lincoln Steffens (1866-1936) was an American journalist, lecturer, and political philosopher, renowned for his dedication to uncovering corruption in municipal governments in the United States. Born in San Francisco, California, Steffens was educated at the University of California, Berkeley, and later at Leipzig University in Germany. His international education imbued in him a cosmopolitan perspective which he brought back to his career in journalism. Steffens began his foray into journalism in New York City, where his reporting would eventually lead him to become one of the most influential muckrakers of the early 20th century—a term describing journalists who exposed economic and political corruption to the public. His seminal work 'The Shame of the Cities' (1904) remains a pivotal reference in the study of Progressive Era journalism. In this exposé, Steffens unveiled the corrupt alliance between big business and municipal government, from St. Louis to New York, which resonated deeply with the American reading public and influenced subsequent reform movements. Steffens' literary style was characterized by sharp observations and a relentless pursuit of the truth, coupled with a narrative skill that read more like a novel than a dry account, making his analysis of societal ills both engaging and educational. His legacy endures in journalism education and in the spirit of investigative reporting that challenges the status quo.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 28.5.2022
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► 20. Jahrhundert bis 1945
• Schlagworte: american classic novels • American Politics • city government • civil service reform • early 20th-century fiction • historical exposés • investigative journalism • investigative writing • Lincoln Steffens • local government • muckraking journalism • Muckraking movement • Municipal government • Political corruption • political reform novels • Progressive Era • Progressive Era literature • Social Justice • social reform • social reform narratives • United States • Urban expose • urban political corruption