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'This book is important reading for anyone interested in homelessness, in the representation of the underclass, in criminology, particularly studies of victimization, or in inner-city ecology. Reading this book would also be very useful for research students in sociology, geography and social policy in order for them to get the feel of how research is conducted and written up...This is an important contribution offering a distinct historical approach to the analysis of social attitude.' Urban Studies '...an engaging and informative book...a rich investigation and analysis of the multifaceted nature of the homeless experience...particularly informative to academics, practitioners and students...' Youth Justice '...provides an insight into the historical basis for more contemporary attitudes towards the homeless. It is a descriptive, thorough, historical, literary, and legislative account of the relationship of crime to homelessness.' Youth and Policy

'This book is important reading for anyone interested in homelessness, in the representation of the underclass, in criminology, particularly studies of victimization, or in inner-city ecology. Reading this book would also be very useful for research students in sociology, geography and social policy in order for them to get the feel of how research is conducted and written up...This is an important contribution offering a distinct historical approach to the analysis of social attitude.' Urban Studies '...an engaging and informative book...a rich investigation and analysis of the multifaceted nature of the homeless experience...particularly informative to academics, practitioners and students...' Youth Justice '...provides an insight into the historical basis for more contemporary attitudes towards the homeless. It is a descriptive, thorough, historical, literary, and legislative account of the relationship of crime to homelessness.' Youth and Policy

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Julia Wardhaugh, University of Wales, Bangor, UK

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