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The Other Bostonians: Poverty and Progress in the American Metropolis, 1880-1970

by Stephan Thernstrom

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ThernstromStephan: Stephan Thernstrom is Professor of History, Harvard University, and Director of the Charles Warren Center for Studies in American History.

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Bancroft Prize (1974)

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Canonical title: The Other Bostonians: Poverty and Progress in the American Metropolis, 1880-1970
Important places: Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Original language: English

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Languages: English
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ISBNs: 5
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Published: 1964
Genres: Sociology, Anthropology, History, Nonfiction, Philosophy, General Nonfiction
DDC/MDS: 301.44
LCC: HN80 .B7 .T45

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