Half a Man: The Status of the Negro in New York

The author presents a systematic social investigation of the Negro population in New York, tracing historical roots and documenting contemporary conditions in housing, family life, child welfare, employment in manual trades and professional work, and the economic role of women. Drawing on interviews, statistics, and field observation, the study examines class divisions within the community, barriers to economic and civic participation, and the relationship between municipal policies and racial inequality. Chapters offer case studies and aggregated data, and the work concludes with reform-minded recommendations and an appendix of supporting material.