Urban Reform: How the Other Half Lives

Study how progressive reformers responded to the troubles of big cities through urban planning, new thinking about poverty, and the establishment of "settlement houses" and social work to aid the urban poor. Also learn about activism to address alcohol abuse and prostitution, as well as governmental actions to reform housing, urban sanitation, and public health.

English
  • Originally Aired May 1, 2015
  • Runtime 30 minutes
  • Network The Great Courses
  • Created January 13, 2024 by
    RicaRaducanu
  • Modified January 13, 2024 by
    RicaRaducanu