Charities and the Commons: The Pittsburgh Survey, Part II. The Place and Its

VariousProject Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

Rating 3.9
Word count
509K words
Chapters
51

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English Originals Social Sciences Human GeographyPublic FacilitiesIndustrial CityEnvironmental GovernanceSocial ResearchSocial CritiqueUrban StudiesPolicy AnalysisDocumentary NarrativeSocial Observation

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.Charities and the Commons: The Pittsburgh Survey, Part II. The Place and ItsAuthor: Various,Language: English, Class: HN: Social sciences: Social history and conditions, Social problems, Release Date: Jun 18, 2014

Editor's review

This book is Part II of the Pittsburgh Survey, turning its gaze to "the place": how the city's environment, infrastructure, neighborhoods and public spaces shaped residents' lives. Complementing Part I's focus on people's circumstances, this volume emphasizes space and environment, presenting the realities of housing, sanitation, transport and community facilities in an industrial city. Its value lies in offering a holistic view: social problems are not just individual predicaments but are closely tied to urban layout, public services and governance capacity. The text is early social survey material, plainly written and information-dense, suitable as a primary reference for urban and environmental history. Read it alongside Part I to form a "people–place" structure of mutual evidence, gaining a fuller understanding of the Pittsburgh Survey's problem awareness and methodological approach.

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  1. Read alongside Part I: people first, then place, to build a people–place framework of mutual evidence.
  2. Take notes by theme—housing, sanitation, transport—to map the spatial distribution of urban problems.
  3. Read with maps or urban history materials to help reconstruct the neighborhoods and facilities of the time.
  4. For writing, select several environmental description passages for close reading and historical citation.

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FAQ

What is the relationship between Part II and Part I? Both belong to the Pittsburgh Survey: Part I focuses on people and their living conditions, Part II on place and environmental conditions. They complement each other, and reading both gives a fuller picture of the survey's overall design; each can also be read separately by interest.
Is the data outdated, and is it still worth reading? Yes. Its value lies mainly in historical record and methodological example, not in providing current data. It shows how early investigators observed the urban environment and public facilities, which remains relevant for understanding urban history and research methods.
Is it suitable as course reading material? It is suitable as supplementary material for urban history, social survey methods or the history of social work. Instructors should assign chapters in advance and supply historical background; students can read selectively and discuss specific issues rather than skimming the whole book.

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