Down and Out in America: The Origins of Homelessness

by Peter H. Rossi

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The most accurate and comprehensive picture of homelessness to date, this study offers a powerful explanation of its causes, proposes short- and long-term solutions, and documents the striking contrasts between the homeless of the 1950s and 1960s and the contemporary homeless population, which is younger and contains more women, children, and blacks.

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:0226728285

ISBN13:9780226728285

Release Date:December 1989

Publisher:University of Chicago Press

Length:255 Pages

Weight:1.20 lbs.

Dimensions:6.0" x 9.0"

Related Subjects

Class Education & Reference Political Science Politics & Government Politics & Social Sciences Poverty Reference Social Science Social Sciences Social Work Urban

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