There have always been homeless people in the United States, but their plight has only recently stirred widespread public reaction and concern. Part of this new

Chronic homelessness is a highly complex social problem of national importance. The problem has elicited a variety of societal and public policy responses over

As homelessness continues to plague North America and also becomes more widespread in Europe, anthropologists turn their attention to solving the puzzle of why

This book is a brilliant use of metaphor that makes clear why the world leaves us feeling so uneasy!

A readerʼs guide is provided to assist readers in locating entries on related topics. It classifies entries into 14 general categories: Causes, Cities, Demogra