The Visible Poor: Homelessness in the United States

ISBN-13: 9780195083538 / Angielski / Miękka / 1993 / 256 str.

Joel Blau

Opis

Taking an in-depth look at the causes of homelessness in the U.S., Blau debunks the convenient myths that most homeless are crazy, drug addicts, or lazy misfits who brought their suffering upon themselves. He argues that current government policies at every level are mired in pointless headcounting and quick-fix solutions that don't deal with the underlying causes.

Recenzje

"A comprehensive account of contemporary homelessness, homelessness research, and public policy...inclusion of the voice of the "other" (i.e., through statements by homeless people) illustrates a sensitivity to difference and an effort to change the identity of homeless people from their socioeconomic characteristics into more humanly recognizable people...Since the book is written clearly and in an engaging style, scholars and graduate students in many disciplines will find it worthwhile."—Lois M. Takahashi, Contemporary Sociology

O autorze

About the Author: Joel Blau is Assistant Professor, School of Social Welfare, State University of New York at Stony Brook.