Description

Book Synopsis
The most accurate and comprehensive picture of homelessness to date, this study offers a powerful explanation of its causes, proposes short- and long-term solutions, and documents the striking contrasts between the homeless of the 1950s and 1960s and the contemporary homeless population, which is younger and contains more women, children, and blacks.

Down and Out in America

    Product form

    £30.00

    Includes FREE delivery

    Order before 4pm tomorrow for delivery by Tue 30 Jun 2026.

    A Paperback / softback by Peter H. Rossi

      Trusted by thousands of customers. See 2,385+ Customer Reviews

      View other formats and editions of Down and Out in America by Peter H. Rossi

      Publisher: The University of Chicago Press
      Publication Date: 26/02/1991
      ISBN13: 9780226728292, 978-0226728292
      ISBN10: 0226728293
      Also in:
      Housing and homelessness

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      The most accurate and comprehensive picture of homelessness to date, this study offers a powerful explanation of its causes, proposes short- and long-term solutions, and documents the striking contrasts between the homeless of the 1950s and 1960s and the contemporary homeless population, which is younger and contains more women, children, and blacks.

      Recently viewed products

      © 2026 Book Curl

        • American Express
        • Apple Pay
        • Diners Club
        • Discover
        • Google Pay
        • Maestro
        • Mastercard
        • PayPal
        • Shop Pay
        • Union Pay
        • Visa

        Login

        Forgot your password?

        Don't have an account yet?
        Create account