The Homeless: Opposing Viewpoints

by Lisa Orr

Expresses contrasting views on whether homelessness is a problem, the causes of the condition, housing options, and the role of society and government in its alleviation

Genres: Sociology

240 pages, Hardcover

First published September 1, 1995

About the author

Lisa Orr (www.facebook.com/LisaOrrWrites) has published memoir, book reviews, works of literary criticism, and news stories. Her scholarly essays have appeared in the journals American Indian Culture and Research Journal, Race, Gender and Class, Women's Studies Quarterly, and Jeunesse. In 2007, her book Transforming American Realism: Working-Class Women Writers of the Twentieth Century came out from University Press of America. She has edited three anthologies on controversial topics for Greenhaven Press, and co-edited a special issue of Women’s Studies Quarterly, focused on working-class women. As a freelance journalist she wrote features for the Syracuse (N.Y.) New Times, and covered the 1988 New Hampshire primary. She holds a Ph.D. in Literature from the University of California, Los Angeles, and has taught writing, both creative and nonfiction, for 20 years. Her historical novel, The Adventuress, is represented by Joyce Holland of the D4EO Literary Agency.

Reviews

[Natalie Jauregui]

I finally read it all! It took me virtually all day because I had been very behind in my reading. Although I skimmed in some areas of the book in which I felt weren't completely necessary to understand the plot or message of the story, I am extremely glad I finished it, because overall, it was a very informative piece of writing. I learned several new facts about some of the aspects of homelessness as well as reading about specific numbers when the author talked about the statistics of homelessness in our country. Since this book is a part of a series, I would like to read the next installment of the "Opposing Viewpoints" series, perhaps on an even more interesting topic.

[Valerie Champion · Rating 4 out of 5]

Since I run a non-profit organization whose mission is to help feed, clothe, provide personal hygiene items and minister to the homeless, I thought this to be a must read. Truly understanding the message it brought forth! Homelessness is a problem for us all and we all should do our best to combat it as much as possible.

[Kevin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fair time and arguments given for each side. Not biased that I could tell. The book was written without intent other than to provide points for BOTH sides. Very good series.