Includes bibliographical references (p. 193-195) and index.
Contents
Is homelessness a serious problem? Homelessness is a widespread problem / National Student Campaign Against Hunger & Homelessness ; The problem of homelessness is exaggerated / Mike Rosen ; Rural homelessness is a serious problem / Randal C. Archibold ; Homelessness is a serious problem for many U.S. military veterans / National Coalition for Homeless Veterans ; Homelessness is a serious problem among foster children / Kevin Fagan ; Homelessness is a serious problem for abandoned gay youths / Frank Mok -- What factors contribute to causes of homelessness? -- Multiple factors contribute to homelessness / National Coalition for the Homeless ; Substance abuse contributes to homelessness / Diana Mahoney ; The mentally ill are vulnerable to homelessness / Harvard Mental Health Letter ; Domestic violence often leads to homelessness / American Civil Liberties Union ; American wars create homelessness / Coalition for the Homeless ; Welfare reform increases homelessness / Francis X. Clines -- What housing policies will benefit the homeless? -- Housing is a human right / Rene Heyback and Patricia Nix-Hodes ; Housing is not a human right / Michael Tanner ; Housing vouchers benefit low-income families / Margery Austin Turner ; Housing vouchers do not benefit low-income families / Howard Husock ; Permanent housing will reduce chronic homelessness / Christian Science Monitor ; Programs that focus on chronic homelessness will hurt homeless families / Gloria M. Guard -- What policies will best reduce homelessness? Government initiatives can reduce homelessness / Philip Mangano ; Government initiatives will not reduce homelessness / John Derbyshire ; Housing vouchers will help homeless Hurricane Katrina victims / Bruce Katz and Mark Muro ; Vouchers are inadequate to help many homeless Hurricane Katrina victims / Greg Anrig Jr. -- People should give money to panhandlers / Reggie Rivers ; People should not give money to panhandlers / Brad Edmonds.
