The “other half” that Jacob Riis referred to in his 1890 book, How the Other Half Lives, were the captains of industry. upper class. working poor. growing middle class.
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The "other half" that Jacob Riis referred to in his 1890 book, "How the Other Half Lives," were the working poor. The book focused on the harsh living conditions, poverty, and social issues faced by the lower-income population in the tenements of New York City during the late 19th century. Riis used his work to bring attention to the plight of the urban poor and advocate for social reform.