| Description |
112 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), maps ; 24 cm. |
| Series |
Essential issues
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| Note |
Includes chronologies. |
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Includes glossary. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 104) and index. |
| Contents |
Life on the streets - Early responses to homelessness - Contemporary homelessness - What does it mean to be homeless? - Who is homeless in America? - Causes of homelessness - Homelessness and health - Seeking shelter - Solutions and prevention. |
| Summary |
This book discusses issues relating to homelessness, such as the emotional, psychological, and physical implications of homelessness; the lack of affordable housing for those living in poverty; and the need for services that include access to temporary shelter, counseling, and social services. |
| Audience |
9-12 Medialog, Inc. |
| Subject |
Homelessness -- United States.
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Homeless persons -- United States.
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| ISBN |
9781617831348 |
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