Homelessness In America - by Jim Baumohl (Hardcover)

About the Book

Jonathan Kozol describes "Homeless in America" as ". . . a valuable collection of enlightened writings by those who know the challenges and realities first-hand". An authoritative work on a compelling subject, this comprehensive title offers investigative essays on key policy-related issues surrounding homelessness. It also answers hundreds of questions about the magnitude and implications of this complex social issue. Illus.

Book Synopsis

The number of homeless people in America has continued to grow at an alarming rate since the 1970s. Yet many members of the general public still have far more questions than answers about the magnitude and implications of this complex social problem and the reasons for its persistence. Now the answers can be found in Homelessness in America, the most current, comprehensive, and authoritative volume available on this subject. Focusing on the broad social issue of homelessness, the book's 19 essays offer in-depth examinations of policy-related issues by noted social workers, researchers, advocates, and other experts in the field. Chapter topics include the causes and prevention of homelessness, national and local advocacy movements, the local regulation of public space, and current policies on employment, income maintenance, and housing. Up-to-date statistics and tables are included along with an extensive bibliography and an appendix listing national or state advocacy organizations.

Review Quotes

.,."a provocative look at the broad social issue of homelessness through 19 in-depth essays written by nationally respected scholars, researchers, advocates, and other experts in the field."-The Newsletter of the National Coalition for the Homeless

.,."a valuable collection of enlightened writings by those who know the challenges and realities first-hand. It comes at a time when the tide of opinion has turned against the poorest of the poor and is all the more essential for this reason."-Jonathon Kozol

?...a provocative look at the broad social issue of homelessness through 19 in-depth essays written by nationally respected scholars, researchers, advocates, and other experts in the field.?-The Newsletter of the National Coalition for the Homeless

?...a valuable collection of enlightened writings by those who know the challenges and realities first-hand. It comes at a time when the tide of opinion has turned against the poorest of the poor and is all the more essential for this reason.?-Jonathon Kozol

?This clearly written and well-organized title presents one side of a complex and emotionally charged debate.?-Dana McDougald, Cedar Shoals High School Athens, GA

..."a provocative look at the broad social issue of homelessness through 19 in-depth essays written by nationally respected scholars, researchers, advocates, and other experts in the field."-The Newsletter of the National Coalition for the Homeless

"This clearly written and well-organized title presents one side of a complex and emotionally charged debate."-Dana McDougald, Cedar Shoals High School Athens, GA

..."a valuable collection of enlightened writings by those who know the challenges and realities first-hand. It comes at a time when the tide of opinion has turned against the poorest of the poor and is all the more essential for this reason."-Jonathon Kozol

About the Author

JIM BAUMOHL is associate professor at the Graduate School of Social Work and Research at Bryn Mawr College, Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania. From 1970 to 1986, he was, among other things, a street worker, shelter director, and organizer of single-room-occupancy hotel tenants. He has written about homelessness since 1973. Professor Baumohl holds a doctorate in social welfare from the University of California, Berkeley.