Cities and Homelessness: Essays and Case Studies on Practices, Innovations and Challenges (Advances in Public Planning) - Softcover

Joaquin Jay Gonzalez III (editor) & Mickey P. McGee (editor)

 
9781476673103: Cities and Homelessness: Essays and Case Studies on Practices, Innovations and Challenges (Advances in Public Planning)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1476673101 ISBN 13: 9781476673103
Publisher: McFarland, 2020

Synopsis

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.

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About the Authors

Joaquin Jay Gonzalez III, Ph.D., is vice provost for global affairs, founding dean of GGU Worldwide, and Mayor George Christopher Professor of Public Administration at Golden Gate University. A professor-practitioner, he has authored more than 20 academic books, including Cybersecurity: Current Writing on Threats and Protection and has consulted for the World Bank, Inter-American Development Bank, International Organization for Migration, International City/County Management Association, and USAID.

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.

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Publisher
McFarland
Publication date
2020
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1476673101
ISBN 13 
9781476673103
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
219