| The Visible Poor: Homelessness in the United States Contributor(s): Blau, Joel (Author) |
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ISBN: 0195083539 ISBN-13: 9780195083538 Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA OUR PRICE: $36.09 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 1993 Annotation: Taking an in-depth look at the causes of homelessness in the U.S., Blau debunks the convenient myths that most homeless are crazy, drug addicts, or lazy misfits who brought their suffering upon themselves. He argues that current government policies at every level are mired in pointless headcounting and quick-fix solutions that don't deal with the underlying causes. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Poverty & Homelessness |
| Dewey: 362.509 |
| LCCN: 91029828 |
| Physical Information: 0.61" H x 5.5" W x 8.56" (0.71 lbs) 256 pages |