Down and Out in America
| Author | : Peter H. Rossi |
| Publisher | : University of Chicago Press |
| Total Pages | : 261 |
| Release | : 2013-11-22 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780226162324 |
| ISBN-13 | : 022616232X |
| Rating | : 4/5 (32X Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Down and Out in America by : Peter H. Rossi
Download or read book Down and Out in America written by Peter H. Rossi and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2013-11-22 with total page 261 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.