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Focusing on the grim realities of early 20th-century Chicago, the narrative follows Jurgis Rudkus, an immigrant confronting the harsh exploitation within the meatpacking industry. Sinclair vividly depicts the squalid working conditions and corrupt practices that not only degrade workers but also compromise food safety. The novel's powerful social critique prompted significant reforms in food hygiene laws, catching the attention of President Theodore Roosevelt. An introduction by Russ Castronovo explores the interplay between history and fiction, emphasizing the enduring relevance of Sinclair's message.

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Sprache
Englisch
Autor*innen
Upton Sinclair
Erscheinungsdatum
2011
Einband
Paperback
Seitenzahl
416
ISBN13
9781613821244
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Originaltitel
The jungle
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Focusing on the grim realities of early 20th-century Chicago, the narrative follows Jurgis Rudkus, an immigrant confronting the harsh exploitation within the meatpacking industry. Sinclair vividly depicts the squalid working conditions and corrupt practices that not only degrade workers but also compromise food safety. The novel's powerful social critique prompted significant reforms in food hygiene laws, catching the attention of President Theodore Roosevelt. An introduction by Russ Castronovo explores the interplay between history and fiction, emphasizing the enduring relevance of Sinclair's message.