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"The homeless men and women represented in this book speak candidly about their plight, its origins, and the many obstacles to escaping it. They discuss the unique challenges and opportunities that Las Vegas' focus on tourism, indulgence, and diversion offers its homeless residents. This c...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Borchard, Kurt, 1968-
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Reno, Nev. : University of Nevada Press, ©2011.
Temas:
2000-2099
Homeless persons > Nevada > Las Vegas > Case studies.
Sans-abri > Nevada > Las Vegas > Études de cas.
SOCIAL SCIENCE > Poverty & Homelessness.
Economic history.
Homeless persons.
Social conditions.
Las Vegas (Nev.) > Social conditions > 21st century.
Las Vegas (Nev.) > Economic conditions > 21st century.
Nevada > Las Vegas.
Case studies.
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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Sumario:"The homeless men and women represented in this book speak candidly about their plight, its origins, and the many obstacles to escaping it. They discuss the unique challenges and opportunities that Las Vegas' focus on tourism, indulgence, and diversion offers its homeless residents. This compelling and emotionally charged ethnography counters many of the stereotypes of homeless men and women, revealing the remarkable diversity of their circumstances. It also offers their perspectives on social services and civic attitudes toward homelessness."--Amazon.com
Descripción Física:1 online resource (xi, 239 pages)
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references (pages 225-232) and index.
ISBN:9780874178395
0874178398

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