Lincoln Steffens was an American journalist and editor known for his role in the muckraking movement during the early 20th century. He gained prominence for his investigative reporting, particularly through his work in magazines like McClure's, where he exposed political corruption and social issues in urban America. His influential book, "The Shame of the Cities," highlighted the rampant corruption in municipal governments. Steffens aimed to promote reform and social justice through his writings.
Lincoln Steffens has written: 'Lincoln Steffens speaking' 'The shame of the cities' -- subject(s): Municipal government, Political corruption 'Letters, 1889-1936'
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Lincoln Steffens was a journalist who covered the Mexican Revolution of 1910 and wrote on the beginnings of the government of the Soviet Union, based on his visit there.
Lincoln Steffens was an American journalist and author who wrote several influential books. Some of his notable works include "The Shame of the Cities" (1904), which exposed political corruption in American cities, and "Autobiography of Lincoln Steffens" (1931), in which he reflected on his experiences as a muckraking journalist. Steffens' writings had a significant impact on the Progressive Era and the field of investigative journalism.
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In the shame of the cities, Lincoln Steffens argued that people needed to care about the common good even if they were doing well personally.
Lincoln Steffens and Jane Addams are best known for trying to ease the problems of the urban poor during the Progressive Movement. In the late 1800s and early 1900s, Lincoln Steffens worked for the New York Evening Post, McClure's Magazine, and The American Magazine.