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Bibliographic Detail
Publisher
Fawcett Books
Publication date
January 1, 1989
Binding
Paperback
Edition
Reprint
Book category
Adult Non-Fiction
ISBN-13
9780449903391
ISBN-10
0449903397
Dimensions
0.50 by 6.50 by 9.25 in.
Weight
0.70 lbs.
Availability§
Publisher Out of Stock Indefinitely
Original list price
$13.95
§As reported by publisher
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Summaries and Reviews
Summary
Argues that homelessness is caused by the lack of low-cost housing, describes the experiences of the homeless, and explains why the current welfare system is inadequate and misdirected
(view table of contents)Amazon.com description: Product Description: "Extraordinarily affecting....A very important book....To read and remember the stories in this book, to take them to heart, is to be called as a witness."
THE BOSTON GLOBE
There is no safety net for the millions of heartbroken refugees from the American Dream, scattered helplessly in any city you can name. RACHEL AND HER CHILDREN is an unforgettable record for humanity, of the desperate voices of the men, women, and especially children, and their hourly struggle for survival, homeless in America.
THE BOSTON GLOBE
There is no safety net for the millions of heartbroken refugees from the American Dream, scattered helplessly in any city you can name. RACHEL AND HER CHILDREN is an unforgettable record for humanity, of the desperate voices of the men, women, and especially children, and their hourly struggle for survival, homeless in America.
Editions
Hardcover
from Crown Pub (January 1, 1988)
9780517567302 | details & prices | 6.50 × 9.25 × 1.25 in. | 1.25 lbs | List price $16.95
About: Argues that homelessness is caused by the lack of low-cost housing, describes the experiences of the homeless, and explains why the current welfare system is inadequate and misdirected
About: Argues that homelessness is caused by the lack of low-cost housing, describes the experiences of the homeless, and explains why the current welfare system is inadequate and misdirected
Paperback
Reprint edition from Broadway Books (August 15, 2006)
9780307345899 | details & prices | 303 pages | 5.25 × 8.25 × 0.75 in. | 0.55 lbs | List price $13.95
About: Argues that homelessness is caused by the lack of low-cost housing, describes the experiences of the homeless, and explains why the current welfare system is inadequate and misdirected.
About: Argues that homelessness is caused by the lack of low-cost housing, describes the experiences of the homeless, and explains why the current welfare system is inadequate and misdirected.
The price comparison is for this edition
Reprint edition from Fawcett Books (January 1, 1989)
9780449903391 | details & prices | 6.50 × 9.25 × 0.50 in. | 0.70 lbs | List price $13.95
About: Argues that homelessness is caused by the lack of low-cost housing, describes the experiences of the homeless, and explains why the current welfare system is inadequate and misdirected
About: Argues that homelessness is caused by the lack of low-cost housing, describes the experiences of the homeless, and explains why the current welfare system is inadequate and misdirected
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