Responding to America's homeless : public policy alternatives
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Responding to America's homeless : public policy alternatives
Praeger, 1986
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Bibliography: p. 142-148
Includes index
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This useful and clearly written book provides a discussionof the major issues involved in dealing with the homeless, summarizes information available from a number of studies, and draws conclusions about current public policy and future policy alternatives. . . . An important addition to any library dealing with contemporary social concerns. Choice
The homeless have become more and more numerous and visible in our society. Responding to America's Homeless presents the most complete, up-to-date scientific evidence concerning the nature, extent, and causes of homelessness. Using an unprecedented survey of 1,000 homeless individuals and families, as well as previous national, local, and scholarly research, the authors draw a vivid portrait of the homeless population and their needs. They challenge the widely held view that most homeless are mentally ill, proposing an original classification of the homeless based on needs for various forms of assistance. On the basis of this empirical research, the authors evaluate current public policies for dealing with the homeless and present alternative plans aimed at returning homeless people to more normal, secure circumstances.
Table of Contents
Part I: A Portrait of Homlessness Introduction Who Are the Homeless? Surviving How Did They Get That Way? The Homeless Mentally Ill A Different Perspective Part II: Public Policy Expanding the Effort to Help Alternatives
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