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Science, Passion and Polemics.
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Wright, James D. – Society, 1989
Discusses the economic implications of the recommendations of "Health Care for the Homeless," the controversial supplementary statement to the Institute of Medicine's report, "Homelessness, Health and Human Needs." Concludes that the original report presents a more politically realistic approach to the problems of the homeless…
Descriptors: Cost Effectiveness, Health Needs, Homeless People, Housing Needs
Objectivity versus Outrage.
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Schutt, Russell K. – Society, 1989
Discusses areas of disagreement between the Institute of Medicine's report, "Homelessness, Health and Human Needs," and the controversial supplementary statement, "Health Care for the Homeless," issued separately by 10 of the authors. (FMW)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Economically Disadvantaged, Health Needs, Homeless People
The Limits of Social Research.
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Van Vliet, Willem – Society, 1989
Discusses social science research methodologies and reviews domestic and foreign research on homelessness. Concludes that additional research would make only a marginal contribution to solving what has been identified as an economic and political problem. (FMW)
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Homeless People, Housing Needs, Research Methodology
Address Unknown: Homelessness in Contemporary America.
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Wright, James D. – Society, 1989
While homelessness results from a variety of factors, ultimately its cause is an insufficient supply of suitable housing. The Federal government must massively intervene to halt the loss of additional low-income housing units, and benefits paid to the welfare-dependent population must approximately double. (MW)
Descriptors: Economically Disadvantaged, Federal Government, Government Role, Homeless People
Health Care for the Homeless.
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Altman, Drew; And Others – Society, 1989
This supplementary statement, prepared by 10 members of the Institute of Medicine's Committee on Health Care for the Homeless, expands upon the Committee's report, "Homelessness, Health and Human Needs." Argues that the only broad, long-term solution to the health problems of the homeless is immediate action to provide decent, affordable…
Descriptors: Economically Disadvantaged, Government Role, Health Needs, Homeless People
Band-Aid Solutions.
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Lave, Judith R. – Society, 1989
Written by one of three members of Institute of Medicine's Committee on Health Care for Homeless who did not sign "Health Care for the Homeless," controversial supplementary statement to Committee's report, "Homelessness, Health and Human Needs." Explains reasons for not signing and argues that health care problems of homeless…
Descriptors: Economically Disadvantaged, Health Needs, Homeless People, Housing
What Should Be Done?
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Rabinovitz, Francine F. – Society, 1989
Outlines a 10-year program to upgrade the condition of the homeless. Lists general economic and social goals. (FMW)
Descriptors: Cooperative Programs, Economic Progress, Employment Opportunities, Federal Programs
The Affordability Gap.
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Appelbaum, Richard P. – Society, 1989
Discusses the basic economic changes and previous conservative policies that have resulted in the increase of homelessness and the decrease in the supply of affordable housing. Argues that the solution to homelessness lies with federally funded, nonprofit housing in various forms. (FMW)
Descriptors: Economic Change, Economic Factors, Economically Disadvantaged, Federal Programs