Published in parts from 1902 to 1904 for McClure's Magazine, it argues that Philadelphia is not merely corrupt, it is corrupted, and begins with an essay describing the Tweed Days in St. Louis.
One essay in this work describes how "the people" prefer to be ruled by a known thief rather than an ambitious reformer. That essay is a commentary on the defeat of John Wanamaker. The second essay in this collection describes the trials of the Circuit Attorney Joseph Folk. This work champions local betterment efforts in a section subtitled "Half Free and Fighting On." In its first part titled "Introduction and Some Conclusions," this work notes that no one group is exempt from the title phenomenon and that the blame rests on Americans of the upper, middle and lower classes. Published in parts from 1902 to 1904 for McClure's Magazine, it argues that Philadelphia is not merely corrupt, it is corrupted, and begins with an essay describing the Tweed Days in St. Louis. For 10 points, identify this work of muckraking journalism penned by Lincoln Steffens.
One essay in this work describes how "the people" prefer to be ruled by a known thief rather than an ambitious reformer.
The Shame of the Cities