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The shame of the cities
Book • 1904
Lincoln Steffens' "The Shame of Cities" is a landmark work of investigative journalism that exposed widespread political corruption in major American cities during the Progressive Era. The book details Steffens' meticulous investigations into municipal governments, revealing how bribery, graft, and collusion between politicians and business leaders were commonplace.
Steffens' insightful analysis highlighted the systemic nature of corruption and its detrimental effects on democratic governance.
His work played a crucial role in galvanizing public support for reform and contributed significantly to the muckraking movement.
The book remains a compelling study of political corruption and its enduring relevance to contemporary society.
Steffens' insightful analysis highlighted the systemic nature of corruption and its detrimental effects on democratic governance.
His work played a crucial role in galvanizing public support for reform and contributed significantly to the muckraking movement.
The book remains a compelling study of political corruption and its enduring relevance to contemporary society.
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