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, by Snyder, Carrie

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ISBN: 9780787651039 | 0787651036
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Copyright: 3/1/2001

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Preface

vii

Acknowledgements

The Nature of Homelessness

(12)

Homelessness is a complex social issue. This chapter introduces the topic by outlinning historical attitudes toward homelessness, explaining ways of deifning homelessness and counting the homeless, and describing organizations and services devoted to homelessness.

Demographic Characteristics of the Homeless

(12)

It is difficutl to count the homeless, but accurate counts are important to an understanding of the extent of the proble,. this chapter relates and analyzes the results of several studies of the homeless population. Among the issues explored are the growth in the homeless population; the family structure, race/ethnicity, age, and educaiton of the homeless; the frequency and length of periods of homelessness; and the proportion of the homeless in rural areas.

Employment and Poverty Among the Homeless

(20)

Homelessness is closely linked with poverty. This chapter defines poverty, discuses trends and forces affecting the poverty rate, and provides a statistical sketch of the poor. Employment issues, welfare rform, and the employment of the homeless are also discussed.

The Housing Problem

(8)

The primary cause of homelessness is an inability to afford adequate housing. This chapter describes the limited availability of low-income housing and the places where the homeless stay. The living situations of homeless children are also explored.

Federal Government Aid for the Homeless

(10)

Opinions differ on the approach the government should take to alleviate the problem of homelessness. This chapter provides a timeline of government involvement, an outline of government programs aimed at relieving homelessness, and a look at federally owned and subsidized housing.

The Law, the Courts, and the Homeless

(6)

Communities often try to restrict the ways in which the homeless can use public space. Some of the restrictions may violate the rights of the homeless, who frequently lack the resources to object. This chapter outlines local regulatoins pertaining to homelessness, mentioning their supporters and opponnets, adn describes several cases in which restrictions felt to be unjust were tried in court.

The Health for the Homeless

(12)

Poverty and homelessness contribute to an increased risk of illness and poor health. THis chapter explores the relationshiip between homelessness and health concerns; lists ailments common among the homeless; describes homeless populations of particular concern; and discusses the problems of providing health car to the homeless, poor, and uninsured.

Important Names and Addresses

(2)

Resources

(2)

Index

(30)

Preface

vii

Acknowledgements

What are ``Legal Drugs''?

(6)

Alcohol and tobacco are drugs. This chapter introduces concepts important to the discussion of these substances, offering a definition and classification of drugs and an introduction to abuse and addiction.

Alcohol, Tobacco, and Caffeine-Centuries of Use

(6)

People have used alcohol, tobacco, and caffeine for hundreds of years. This chapter provides a history of each, revealing the degree to which use of these substances has become entwined with human societies.

Alcohol-What It Is and What It Does

(20)

Alcohol is a very commonly used drug. This chapter discusses the consumption of alcohol in America statistically and describes the short- and long-term effects of the use of alcohol. The use of alcohol during pregnancy, the interaction of alcohol with other drugs, the health dangers and benefits of using alcohol, and accidents and crimes related to the use of alcohol are also explored.

Alcohol Abuse and Addiction

(12)

This chapter begins by defining alcoholism and alcohol abuse. The sociological, psychological, behavioral, and genetic causes of these disorders are considered. Also discussed are the costs and treatment of alcoholism and alcohol abuse.

Tobacco-What It Is and What It Does

(14)

Tobacco was used in the United States before the arrival of Columbus and is widely used today. This chapter discusses the properties of nicotine, statistics on tobacco use, the health consequences of tobacco use and secondhand smoke, the movement to ban smoking, and quitting smoking.

Alcohol, Tobacco, and Youth

(16)

A number of surveys are used to track substance use among young people. This chapter outlines the results of these surveys, describing the attitudes of youth toward alcohol and tobacco, youth alcohol and tobacco use, and the availability of alcohol and tobacco to youth.

Economics of Alcohol and Tobacco

(14)

Alcohol and tobacco are a big business. Production, sales, and consumption of alcohol and tobacco are described statistically in this chapter. Special attention is given to the advertising of alcohol and tobacco products.

The Government and the Courts

(12)

The federal government's taxes and regulations on alcohol and tobacco are outlined in this chapter. Court cases seeking damages from the tobacco companies, including the Master Settlement Agreement, are also discussed.

Caffeine

101

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Caffeine is a drug, just like alcohol and tobacco. This chapter explores the sources of caffeine, average caffeine consumption, and the physical and health effects of caffeine, including the question of addiction. Additionally, the process of decaffeination is explained.

Attitudes toward Alcohol and Tobacco

107

(8)

This chapter takes a look at people's use of an opinions on alcohol and tobacco. Issues raised include family problems caused by alcohol use, underage drinking, quitting smoking, limiting smoking in public places, responsibility for health damage caused by smoking, and government regulation of tobacco.

Important Names And Addresses

115

(2)

Resources

117

(2)

Index

119

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