Homelessness

Name: Homelessness
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ISBN: 9781617831348

ISBN-10: 1617831344

ISBN-13: 9781617831348

Edition: 2012

Authors: A. M. Buckley

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This title examines one of the world's critical issues, homelessness. Readers will learn the historical background of this issue leading up to its current and future impact on society. What is homelessness, causes and types of homelessness, demographics of homelessness and responses to homelessness are discussed in detail. Effects of homelessness such as lack of a permanent address and phone, lack of a place to clean up, cook food, and sleep, unemployment, and deterioration of health are covered. Legislation and programs that address homelessness such as the Stuart B. McKinney Act, National Coalition for the Homeless, National Coalition for Homeless Veterans, National Law Center on…

Book details

List price: $41.36
Copyright year: 2012
Publisher: ABDO Publishing Company
Publication date: 8/1/2011
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 112
Size: 6.25" wide x 9.25" long x 0.30" tall
Weight: 0.858
Language: English



Life on the Streets


Early Responses to Homelessness


Contemporary Homelessness


What Does It Mean to Be Homeless?


Who Is Homeless in America?


Causes of Homelessness


Homelessness and Health


Seeking Shelter


Solutions and Prevention


Timeline


Essentiat Facts


Glossary


Additional Resources


Source Notes


Index


About the Author