"The Spirit of Youth and the Streets of the City" by Ian Addams is an important social intelligence that reveals the problems of young people in the urban environment of the early 20th century. The author, a prominent American social worker, examines the influence of the urban environment on adolescents, their behavior and values. She pays attention to the complex aspects of life in a big city and will try to find ways to solve the problems faced by young people. This book opens the reader to new depths of understanding of society and the importance of creating a favorable environment for the development of young individuals.