The Housing of the Working Classes and of the Poor

Kaufmann's study of urban poverty and housing conditions in late nineteenth-century Europe is a groundbreaking work in the field of social reform. Drawing on extensive research, he exposes the dire living conditions of the working classes and highlights the urgent need for comprehensive housing reform. His proposals for social housing and urban planning continue to influence policy today.

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