| Descript |
1 online resource (xi, 239 pages) |
| Bibliog. |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 225-232) and index. |
| Contents |
Operating in the space between homelessness and tourism: Ron and Ricky -- In the rough: Jessi -- Confronting aggression, pride, and need in former convicts: Kevin -- Living outside the mainstream with chronic alcoholism: Bruce and Alaska -- The disconnect of mental illness: Paul, Melissa, and Cory -- Dealing with the iron cage of bureaucracy: Gary -- Homeless, not criminal: Jack -- Recently dislocated: Chuck -- Avoiding centralized programs and shelters: Karen and Dave -- Maintaining friendships: Marco and Manny -- Updates. |
| Note |
English. |
| Summary |
"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 |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - Worldwide |
| Subject |
Homeless persons -- Nevada -- Las Vegas -- Case studies.
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Las Vegas (Nev.) -- Social conditions -- 21st century.
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Las Vegas (Nev.) -- Economic conditions -- 21st century.
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SOCIAL SCIENCE -- Poverty & Homelessness. |
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Economic history. (OCoLC)fst00901974 |
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Homeless persons. (OCoLC)fst00959445 |
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Social conditions. (OCoLC)fst01919811 |
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Nevada -- Las Vegas. (OCoLC)fst01204935 |
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2000-2099 |
| ISBN |
9780874178395 (electronic bk.) |
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0874178398 (electronic bk.) |
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9780874178371 |
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0874178371 |
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