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The number of homeless people in America has continued to grow at an alarming rate since the 1970s. Yet many members of the general public still have far more questions than answers about the magnitude and implications of this complex social problem and the reasons for its persistence. Now the answers can be found in Homelessness in America , the most current, comprehensive, and authoritative volume available on this subject. Focusing on the broad social issue of homelessness, the book's 19 essays offer in-depth examinations of policy-related issues by noted social workers, researchers, advocates, and other experts in the field. Chapter topics include the causes and prevention of homelessness, national and local advocacy movements, the local regulation of public space, and current policies on employment, income maintenance, and housing. Up-to-date statistics and tables are included along with an extensive bibliography and an appendix listing national or state advocacy organizations.

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• Foreword(p. vii)
• A Note From The National Coalition For The Homeless(p. xi)
• Introduction(p. xiii)
• Contributors(p. xxiii)
• Part 1 History, Definitions, and Causes(p. 1)
• Chapter 1 Redefining the Cursed Word: A Historical Interpretation of American Homelessness(p. 3)
• Chapter 2 Homelessness: Definitions and Counts(p. 15)
• Chapter 3 The Causes of Homelessness(p. 24)
• Chapter 4 Housing Policy: A General Consideration(p. 34)
• Chapter 5 Why the Road off the Street Is Not Paved with Jobs(p. 46)
• Chapter 6 Income Maintenance: Little Help Now, Less on the Way(p. 63)
• Part 2 Dimensions of Homelessness(p. 79)
• Chapter 7 Rural Homelessness: A Synopsis(p. 81)
• Chapter 8 Material Survival Strategies on the Street: Homeless People as Bricoleurs(p. 86)
• Chapter 9 Homeless Veterans(p. 97)
• Chapter 10 Homeless Families Are Different(p. 109)
• Chapter 11 Homelessness among African Americans: A Historical and Contemporary Perspective(p. 123)
• Chapter 12 Homelessness and the Latino Paradox(p. 132)
• Part 3 Responses to Homelessness(p. 141)
• Chapter 13 Public Attitudes and Beliefs about Homeless People(p. 143)
• Chapter 14 Municipal Regulation of the Homeless in Public Spaces(p. 149)
• Chapter 15 The Federal Response: The(p. 160)
• Chapter 16 Responses by the States to Homelessness(p. 172)
• Chapter 17 Responding to the Needs of Homeless People with Alcohol, Drug, and/or Mental Disorders(p. 179)
• Chapter 18 Preventing Homelessness(p. 187)
• Chapter 19 Dilemmas of Local Antihomelessness Movements(p. 201)
• Appendix: Information Clearinghouses, National Organizations, and State Organizations(p. 213)
• Notes(p. 220)
• References(p. 256)
• Index(p. 279)

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Gr 11 Up‘Baumohl sets the tone in his introduction as he lambastes conservatives and Republicans for their policies and advocates some redistribution of housing benefits away from the "well-to-do." He then presents a collection of papers by advocates for the homeless who support liberal solutions to the problem. The writings deal with the nature of homelessness, what can be done about it, and the consequences of sustained homelessness for those who experience it. The authors examine the characteristics of the homeless population and the social and economic arrangements that shape individual experiences. Part I deals with "History, Definitions, and Causes." Part II, entitled "Dimensions of Homelessness," includes discussions of rural homelessness, survival strategies on the street, the plight of homeless veterans, and the serious consequences that transience has on children in terms of their physical and mental health, their development, and their schooling. Part III addresses "Responses to Homelessness." Written on an adult reading level, the essays are clear and well organized. Tables and charts throughout provide a statistical picture of the scope of the problem and will be especially useful for reports. Appendixes include the names and addresses of clearing houses and both national and state organizations; chapter-by-chapter reference notes; and an extensive bibliography. This clearly written and well-organized title presents one side of a complex and emotionally charged debate.‘Dana McDougald, Cedar Shoals High School, Athens, GA (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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JIM BAUMOHL is associate professor at the Graduate School of Social Work and Research at Bryn Mawr College, Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania. From 1970 to 1986, he was, among other things, a street worker, shelter director, and organizer of single-room-occupancy hotel tenants. He has written about homelessness since 1973. Professor Baumohl holds a doctorate in social welfare from the University of California, Berkeley.