Cities and Homelessness: Essays and Case Studies on Practices, Innovations and Challenges

Homelessness in America's cities remains a growing problem. The homeless today face the same challenges as in years past: poverty, tenuous or no ties to family and friends, physical and mental health issues, and substance abuse. Compared to the 1950s to 1970s, more homeless are now sleeping on city streets versus in shelters or single room hotels. Homelessness rates are affected by economic trends, lack of equitable and inclusive healthcare and housing, decline in public assistance programs, and natural and man-made disasters. This collection of essays covers case studies, innovations, practices and policies of municipalities coping with homelessness in the 21st century.

Author: Joaquin Jay Gonzalez
Publisher: McFarland and Company, Inc.
Published: 04/23/2021
Pages: 313
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.25lbs
Size: 9.80h x 6.80w x 0.80d
ISBN13: 9781476673103
ISBN10: 1476673101
BISAC Categories:
- Social Science | Poverty & Homelessness
- Political Science | Public Policy | City Planning & Urban Development

About the Author
Joaquin Jay Gonzalez III, Ph.D., is Mayor George Christopher Professor of Public Administration at Golden Gate University. He is the long-time President of the Pilipino Senior Resource Center of San Francisco and former Commissioner of Immigrant Rights. Mickey P. McGee, DPA, is professor of public administration and director of the Doctor of Business Administration Program at Golden Gate University. He co-developed GGU's Urban Innovations Program including the course, Inclusion, Diversion, Equity, and Accessibility. He has consulted for the U.S. Agency for International Development and the International City/County Management Association.