Jungle (book)

*The Jungle* is a novel by Upton Sinclair that exposes the harsh conditions of the early 20th-century meatpacking industry in Chicago. It reveals the exploitation of immigrant workers, unsanitary practices, and safety hazards in the factories. The book also highlights the struggles of these workers and the lack of regulation, aiming to raise awareness and inspire reforms. While it serves as a social critique of capitalism and labor conditions, it also provides a vivid, often grim, portrayal of life in urban industrial America during that era.