The Poor in Great Cities: Their Problems and What is Doing to Solve Them

Written at the turn of the twentieth century, this classic study of urban poverty and social reform offers a compelling look at the challenges facing America's cities. Drawing on extensive firsthand research, Thomson and Woods provide a detailed analysis of the causes of poverty and the various attempts to address it. Their insights into the role of government, private philanthropy, and grassroots activism remain relevant to this day.