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Hobos, Hustlers, And Backsliders: Homeless In San Francisco
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Winner Of The 2011 Robert Park Award For The Best Book In Community And Urban Sociology, American Sociological Association, 2011Cowinner Of The 2011 Mary Douglas Prize For Best Book In The Sociology Of Culture, American Sociological Association, 2011When Homelessness Reemerged In American Cities During The 1980S At Levels Not Seen Since The Great Depression, It Initially Provoked Shock And Outrage. Within A Few Years, However, What Had Been Perceived As A National Crisis Came To Be Seen As A Nuisance, With Early Sympathies For The Plight Of The Homeless Giving Way To Compassion Fatigue And Then Condemnation. Debates Around The Problem Of Homelessnessoften Set In Terms Of Sin, Sickness, And The Failure Of The Social Systemhave Come To Profoundly Shape How Homeless People Survive And Make Sense Of Their Plights. In Hobos, Hustlers, And Backsliders, Teresa Gowan Vividly Depicts The Lives Of Homeless Men In San Francisco And Analyzes The Influence Of The Homelessness Industry On The Streets, In The Shelters, And On Public Policy.Gowan Shows Some Of The Diverse Ways That Men On The Street In San Francisco Struggle For Survival, Autonomy, And Selfrespect. Living For Weeks At A Time Among Homeless Menworking Sidebyside With Them As They Collected Cans, Bottles, And Scrap Metal; Helping Them Set Up Camp; Watching And Listening As They Panhandled And Hawked Newspapers; And Accompanying Them Into Soup Kitchens, Jails, Welfare Offices, And Sheltersgowan Immersed Herself In Their Routines, Their Personal Stories, And Their Perspectives On Life On The Streets. She Observes A Wide Range Of Survival Techniques, From The Illicit To The Industrious, From Drug Dealing To Dumpster Diving. She Also Discovered That Prevailing Discussions About Homelessness And Its Causeshomelessness As Pathology, Homelessness As Moral Failure, And Homelessness As Systemic Failurepowerfully Affect How Homeless People See Themselves And Their Ability To Change Their Situation.Drawing On Five Years Of Fieldwork, This Powerful Ethnography Of Men Living On The Streets Of The Most Liberal City In America, Hobos, Hustlers, And Backsliders, Makes Clear That The Way We Talk About Issues Of Extreme Poverty Has Real Consequences For How We Address This Problemand For The Homeless Themselves.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Hobos, Hustlers, and Backsliders'? A: 'Hobos, Hustlers, and Backsliders' focuses on the lives of homeless men in San Francisco, exploring their survival strategies and the societal perceptions of homelessness.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The book is authored by Teresa Gowan, who conducted five years of fieldwork among homeless men in San Francisco.
- Q: What awards has this book received? A: 'Hobos, Hustlers, and Backsliders' won the 2011 Robert Park Award and the 2011 Mary Douglas Prize from the American Sociological Association.
- Q: Is the book based on real-life experiences? A: Yes, the book is based on Teresa Gowan's immersive fieldwork and personal interactions with homeless men, providing a detailed ethnographic perspective.
- Q: What topics does the book address regarding homelessness? A: The book discusses various aspects of homelessness, including societal attitudes, survival techniques, and the influence of public policy on the lives of homeless individuals.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'Hobos, Hustlers, and Backsliders' contains 368 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of the book? A: The book was published on July 10, 2010.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What themes are explored in the book? A: Themes in the book include survival, autonomy, dignity, and the stigma surrounding homelessness in urban environments.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, the book is suitable for academic study, particularly in sociology and urban studies, due to its in-depth analysis and research-based insights.