Covering the entire period, from the colonial era to the late-20th century, this book charts the history of the homeless in America. Drawing on sources that include records of charitable organizations, sociological studies, and numerous memoirs of formerly homeless persons, Kusm…
Modern homelessness: a reference handbook
Modern homelessness: a reference handbook
This in-depth examination reviews fundamental changes of the past decade that have reduced homelessness in the United States and other Western democracies.
Modern homelessness: a reference handbook
Modern homelessness: a reference handbook
Overview: Focusing on the last decade, Modern Homelessness: A Reference Handbook examines the issue in the United States and in other nations that have adopted new strategies to address homelessness-and achieved notable results in preventing and ending it. The handbook covers th…
Modern homelessness: a reference handbook
During the final decades of the 20th century, the problem of homelessness seemed to be growing and irreversible. "Intractable" was the common characterization. During the past ten years, however, highly effective new strategies and solutions have emerged. What were these changes…
Based on rich interview data drawn from a large scale longitudinal study of homeless young people, this book examines the personal, familial and structural factors that impact on homeless young people's long-term outcomes. While telling the personal stories of young people's exp…
Youth homelessness in context -- Participation and pathways -- Becoming homeless -- On the street -- Using the system -- In and out of home -- Going home -- Conclusion : -- Interdependence not independence.
"Based on interview data drawn from a large-scale longitudinal study of homeless young people, this book examines the personal, familial and structural factors that impact on homeless young people's long-term outcomes. While telling the personal stories of young people's experie…
"Based on interview data drawn from a large-scale longitudinal study of homeless young people, this book examines the personal, familial and structural factors that impact on homeless young people's long-term outcomes. While telling the personal stories of young people's experie…
"Through compelling ethnography, Homelessness and Housing Advocacy: The Role of Red-Tape Warriors reveals the creative and ambitious methods that social service providers use to house their clients despite the conflictual conditions posed by the policies and institutions that go…
"Through compelling ethnography, Homelessness and Housing Advocacy: The Role of Red-Tape Warriors reveals the creative and ambitious methods that social service providers use to house their clients despite the conflictual conditions posed by the policies and institutions that go…