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Plain History: The Gilded Age

Plain English with Derek Thompson

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Health Crisis and Reform in the Gilded Age

This chapter examines the stark contrast of innovation and declining public health during the Gilded Age, marked by poor urban living conditions that led to increased mortality rates. It highlights the impact of public health reforms, driven by figures like Edwin Chadwick, and the urgent need for infrastructure improvements to address sanitation and health issues. The discussion also transitions to the Progressive Era, reflecting on how past challenges reshaped governance and societal views on public management and democratic responsibility.

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