"Fire in the Heart of the City examines the 1911 Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire and its effects on labor, charity, and     social welfare in New York City. The book follows the conflict between labor organizer Rose Schneiderman, reformers,   and unions on one side and wealthy civic leaders and charitable organizations on the other. Using archival records,   personal papers, and family accounts, David Conrad-Pérez explores how the tragedy influenced workplace reform   while also helping expand the role of private charities and wealthy elites in addressing poverty and social problems."

By David Conrad-Perez