Homelessness in America : the history and tragedy of an intractable social problem

Eide, Stephen 1979- (author., Author).

Summary: "This book examines the history, governmental and private responses, and future prospects of this intractable challenge. Stephen Eide explains why homelessness persists in America and offers concrete recommendations for how we can do better for the homeless population."--

Record details

ISBN: 9781538159576 (hardcover)
ISBN: 1538159570 (hardcover)
Physical Description: print
xi, 245 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 24 cm
Publisher: Lanham : Rowman & Littlefield, [2022]
Copyright: ©2022

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 205-236) and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

Preface -- "Homelessness": An Elusive Concept -- The Romantic Era: Post-Civil War to the 1920s -- The Skid Row Era: Great Depression to 1970s -- The Modern Era: 1980 to present -- Harm Reduction and Ending Homelessness -- Compassion, Con and Pro -- Homelessness and Social Integration -- All Our Kin: The Challenge of Homeless Families -- You Can't Catch Schizophrenia from the Streets -- Police Work and Social Work -- Housing, Housing, Housing -- Conclusion.