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Jacob riis wrote about, documented, and photographed the poor and destitute, although not specifically homeless people, in new york city tenements in the late 19th century. Learn about homelessness and how you can help the homeless. The result is an invaluable resource for students in the social sciences, medicine, law, public policy, and social work, as well as for mental health professionals. As one of americas foremost education scholars, jonathan kozol known for death at an early age and savage inequalities also recognizes the challenges that homelessness brings to bear on american families.
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