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Discusses the issue of homelessness, examining who the homless are, how they become that way, and differing views on how to deal with the problem (view table of contents)

Discusses the causes of homelessness, life on the streets, homeless children, the shelter system, and help for the homeless (view table of contents)

Explains how people become homeless, describes their special problems, and looks at programs designed to help the homeless

Discusses the problem of homelessness in the United States, with a particular emphasis on homeless families. Includes a listing of organizations that help the homeless.

Describes the homeless problem in our country, looking at some of the causes of homelessness, and talks about the rights of the homeless, and where to get help (view table of contents)

Examines the problem of homelessness in the United States, including its causes and effects, society's responsibilities, and government and private assistance programs

Examines homelessness in today's society as it affects our nation's youth, their education, upbringing, opportunities for employment, enmeshment with crime, and prospects for ameliorating their situation

Discusses the problem of homelessness in our society, how and why people become homeless, what happens to homeless people, and possible remedies for this situation

Readers learn to apply critical thinking skills to distinguish between facts and opinions in arguments about society's attitude toward the homeless and the best way to help them

Discusses the problems of and services available to the homeless in large cities and small communities, the rising number of homeless families, myths and stereotypes about homeless people, and ways to help the homeless.

Discusses the causes and prevention of homelessness and what is being done to help solve this problem

Discusses the problem of homelessness in the United States, the work of shelters, and the particular problems of homeless children.

Surveys the condition of the homeless in America today, with a discussion of causes and possible solutions