Invisible Nation by Richard Schweid
Based on in-depth reporting from five major cities, this book looks backward at the historical context of family homelessness, as well as forward at what needs to be done to alleviate this widespread, although often hidden, poverty. It is suitable for anyone who wants to know what is happening to the millions of families living in poverty.
Remarkable and disconcerting.. This exceptional work of journalism chronicles the lives of America's homeless families... Schweid traveled through a nation that privileged Americans generally try to avoid and deny. These more fortunate Americans are embarrassed, indifferent and sometimes actively hostile to the desperate plight of their hidden neighbors. Schweid's book is a compelling account of his findings. Truthdig Schweid creates some vivid portraits of day-to-day struggles ... You close the book wondering where those millions of homeless children will sleep tonight. WBUR, The ARTery Invisible Nation exemplifies the relevance of history to social science research and policymaking and would be most useful in social welfare history courses aimed at students of social work, policy, and other practical disciplines. Journal of Children and Poverty
Richard Schweid is a journalist and documentary reporter. He is the author of nine nonfiction books, including Che's Chevrolet, Fidel's Oldsmobile: On the Road in Cuba, Hot Peppers: The Story of Cajuns and Capsicum, Consider the Eel: A Natural and Gastronomic History, and The Cockroach Papers: A Compendium of History and Lore. He has also produced or reported more than two dozen documentaries for Catalonian public television, including the Oscar-nominated Balseros.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780520292666 |
| ISBN 10 | 0520292669 |
| Title | Invisible Nation |
| Author | Richard Schweid |
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| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | University of California Press |
| Year published | 2016-10-25 |
| Number of pages | 240 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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