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9780669142006 | Lexington Books, December 1, 1986, cover price $19.95

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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. Reprint. 25,000 first printing.

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9780517567302 | Crown Pub, January 1, 1988, cover price $16.95 | About this edition: 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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9780307345899 | Reprint edition (Broadway Books, August 15, 2006), cover price $13.95 | About this edition: 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.
9780449903391 | Reprint edition (Fawcett Books, January 1, 1989), cover price $13.95 | About this edition: 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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9780874919042 | Acropolis Books Inc, May 1, 1988, cover price $19.95

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Product Description: Book by Hollyman, Stephenie, Irwin, Victoria, Hayes, Bob

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9780802225429 | Allied Books Ltd, September 1, 1988, cover price $40.00 | About this edition: Book by Hollyman, Stephenie, Irwin, Victoria, Hayes, Bob

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Examines the plight of the homeless mentally ill, traces the history and policies of mental health organizations, and offers plans for improving services

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9780060159931 | Harpercollins, September 1, 1988, cover price $18.95 | About this edition: Examines the plight of the homeless mentally ill, traces the history and policies of mental health organizations, and offers plans for improving services

Gathers editorials from American papers concerning poverty, hunger, homelessness, welfare, social security, medicare, and education
By Oliver Trager (editor)

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9780816019847 | Facts on File, February 1, 1989, cover price $29.95 | About this edition: Gathers editorials from American papers concerning poverty, hunger, homelessness, welfare, social security, medicare, and education

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Examines the plight of the homeless mentally ill, traces the history and policies of mental health organizations, and offers plans for improving services

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9780060915971 | Reprint edition (Harpercollins, August 1, 1989), cover price $11.00 | About this edition: Examines the plight of the homeless mentally ill, traces the history and policies of mental health organizations, and offers plans for improving services

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Product Description: Drawing on a nationally representative sample of interviews with homeless people who use services and with service providers in several large cities, the authors explore the efforts of various states and localities to provide emergency services to homeless people, to help them get out of homelessness, and to prevent homelessness...read more

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9780877664710 | Urban Inst Pr, August 1, 1989, cover price $43.00 | About this edition: Drawing on a nationally representative sample of interviews with homeless people who use services and with service providers in several large cities, the authors explore the efforts of various states and localities to provide emergency services to homeless people, to help them get out of homelessness, and to prevent homelessness.

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9780877664727 | Urban Inst Pr, August 1, 1989, cover price $16.00 | About this edition: Drawing on a nationally representative sample of interviews with homeless people who use services and with service providers in several large cities, the authors explore the efforts of various states and localities to provide emergency services to homeless people, to help them get out of homelessness, and to prevent homelessness.

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Various authors discuss opposing viewpoints concerning the problem of the homeless and sevices provided for this population

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9780899084510 | Greenhaven Pr, January 1, 1990, cover price $9.95 | About this edition: Various authors discuss opposing viewpoints concerning the problem of the homeless and sevices provided for this population

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9780899084763, titled "Homeless: Opposing Viewpoints" | Greenhaven Pr, February 1, 1990, cover price $17.95 | About this edition: Various authors discuss opposing viewpoints concerning the problem of the homeless and sevices provided for this population

A study of homelessness in America debunks popular myths regarding the homeless, identifies the real causes, and proposes a range of reforms, including a national standard for welfare benefits and a higher minimum wage

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9780735103160 | Replica Books, August 1, 2001, cover price $30.75 | About this edition: A study of homelessness in America debunks popular myths regarding the homeless, identifies the real causes, and proposes a range of reforms, including a national standard for welfare benefits and a higher minimum wage
9780195057430 | Oxford Univ Pr, March 1, 1992, cover price $25.00 | also contains Diesel Technology Electrical and Electronic Systems | About this edition: A probing study of homelessness in America debunks poplar myths regarding the homeless, identifies the real causes, and proposes a range of reforms, including a national standard for welfare benefits and a higher minimum wage

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9780195083538 | Reprint edition (Oxford Univ Pr on Demand, May 13, 1993), cover price $34.99

A collection of experiences told by homeless individuals and families from all over the country, discussing street life, crises or processes that caused their homelessness, and solutions these people are working on to support themselves

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9780865712362 | New Society Pub, June 1, 1992, cover price $39.95 | About this edition: A collection of experiences told by homeless individuals and families from all over the country, discussing street life, crises or processes that caused their homelessness, and solutions these people are working on to support themselves

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9780865712379 | New Society Pub, August 1, 1992, cover price $14.95 | About this edition: A collection of experiences told by homeless individuals and families from all over the country, discussing street life, crises or processes that caused their homelessness, and solutions these people are working on to support themselves

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Product Description: Based on several years of close personal contact with the homeless, this study sheds new light on homelessness in late 20th-century USA. It reveals who the people are, how they live, and why they are on the streets. It also shows how the lives of the homeless testify to human resilience...read more

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9780520078475 | Univ of California Pr, February 1, 1993, cover price $48.00 | About this edition: Based on several years of close personal contact with the homeless, this study sheds new light on homelessness in late 20th-century USA.

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9780520079892 | Univ of California Pr on Demand, February 1, 1993, cover price $33.95

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9780065016390 | Harpercollins College Div, April 1, 1993, cover price $11.00

Product Description: With homlessness on the increase, the media, policymakers and other bodies have attempted to explain the problem by blaming the hardships of poverty, the lack of affordable housing, economic recession and unresponsive government. Policies have, therefore, focused on the belief that emergency shelter, soup kitchens and job training help the homeless to regain their independence...read more

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9780813382449 | Westview Pr, May 1, 1993, cover price $55.50

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9780813382456 | Westview Pr, May 1, 1993, cover price $23.00 | About this edition: With homlessness on the increase, the media, policymakers and other bodies have attempted to explain the problem by blaming the hardships of poverty, the lack of affordable housing, economic recession and unresponsive government.

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Product Description: Book by Schatz, Howard

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9780811805124 | Chronicle Books Llc, October 1, 1993, cover price $24.95 | About this edition: Book by Schatz, Howard

Expresses contrasting views on whether homelessness is a problem, the causes of the condition, housing options, and the role of society and government in its alleviation (view table of contents)
By Tamara L. Roleff (editor)

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9781565103603 | Greenhaven Pr, September 1, 1995, cover price $18.70 | About this edition: Expresses contrasting views on whether homelessness is a problem, the causes of the condition, housing options, and the role of society and government in its alleviation

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9781565103610 | Greenhaven Pr, September 1, 1995, cover price $21.96 | About this edition: Expresses contrasting views on whether homelessness is a problem, the causes of the condition, housing options, and the role of society and government in its alleviation

Prebinding:

9780785785033 | Turtleback Books, October 1, 1999, cover price $26.70

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Product Description: The New Poverty: Homeless Families in America explores the complex issues surrounding the epidemic of homelessness and presents plausible solutions to reverse the spread of this scourge. The book clearly defines the extent of the issue - its scale, severity, and scope - and offers a viable alternative to stem homelessness, poverty, and welfare dependence in America...read more

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9780306452734 | Insight Books, May 1, 1996, cover price $25.95 | About this edition: The New Poverty: Homeless Families in America explores the complex issues surrounding the epidemic of homelessness and presents plausible solutions to reverse the spread of this scourge.

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9780306452741 | Plenum Pr, May 1, 1996, cover price $16.95 | About this edition: The New Poverty: Homeless Families in America explores the complex issues surrounding the epidemic of homelessness and presents plausible solutions to reverse the spread of this scourge.

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Product Description: "Homelessness in small towns and rural areas is on the rise. Drawing on interviews with and case studies of three hundred children and their families, with supporting statistics from federal, state, and private agencies, Vissing illustrates the impact this social problem has upon education, health, and the economy...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

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9780813119434 | Univ Pr of Kentucky, June 1, 1996, cover price $39.95 | About this edition: "Homelessness in small towns and rural areas is on the rise.

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9780813108728 | Univ Pr of Kentucky, June 1, 1996, cover price $30.00 | About this edition: "Homelessness in small towns and rural areas is on the rise.

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Product Description: Winner of the 1999 Victor Turner Prize of the Society for Humanistic Anthropology (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

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9780812234077 | Univ of Pennsylvania Pr, September 1, 1997, cover price $49.95 | About this edition: Winner of the 1999 Victor Turner Prize of the Society for Humanistic Anthropology

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9780812216226 | Univ of Pennsylvania Pr, September 1, 1997, cover price $28.95 | About this edition: Desjarlais shows us not anonymous faces of the homeless but real people.

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Product Description: Paperback - no markings on pages. (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)
By Corneliayn Blair (editor)

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9781573020985 | Revised edition (Information Plus, June 1, 1999), cover price $32.00 | About this edition: Paperback - no markings on pages.
9781573020527 | Revised edition (Information Plus, November 1, 1997), cover price $29.00 | About this edition: Book by

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Product Description: This is a national empirical study of homelessness in the USA based on an analysis of variations in the size of homeless populations among the 3141 counties of the nation. The final chapter of the text presents a detailed review of proposed strategies for ending homelessness.

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9780773482883 | Edwin Mellen Pr, August 1, 1998, cover price $129.95 | About this edition: This is a national empirical study of homelessness in the USA based on an analysis of variations in the size of homeless populations among the 3141 counties of the nation.

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