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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book offers a comprehensive study of the profound problems and potential solutions surrounding the homeless population in America's skid row areas, focusing on one city in particular: Chicago. Written by an author specializing in urban development in the wake of World War II, this book draws on extensive interviews conducted in the mid-20th century to paint a vivid picture of the human cost of industrial decline. The author presents a detailed history of skid row, exploring the evolution of these impoverished neighborhoods from their origins as havens for transient workers to their status as centers of social dislocation. The book analyzes the physical and social conditions of skid row, examining the substandard housing, health risks, and lack of economic opportunity that plague these communities. A groundbreaking work in its time, this book offers insights into the complexities of urban poverty and the challenges of rehabilitation and prevention in these marginalized areas. It remains a significant contribution to the understanding of skid row and its impact on American society. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781528266888_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LX-9781528266888
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LX-9781528266888
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)