Many Americans of the time viewed the vices as executed by those by poor backgrounds and especially the blacks and Mexicans. The views however improved marginally in the 19c.
I haven't read it, but it received pretty good reviews. I'd say go for it. Borrow it from the library and if you don't like it you can just return it. The only thing you have to lose is a little bit of time.
Hope this helped :)
Filipino:
mga dalubhasang manggagawa, kumplikadong institusyon, pag-iingat ng rekord, advanced na teknolohiya, at mga advanced na lungsod
English:
specialized workers, complex institutions, record keeping, advanced technology, and advanced cities
