Introduction to the Symposium on Homelessness
Description:
Homelessness is a very complex and challenging social problem that, in recent years, has not enjoyed widespread popularity as a topic of interest among social scientists and policy analysts. Included among the reasons for this limited concern is the continuing debate about how to define homelessness and which enumeration methodology best ensures an accurate count and description of the affected population. With no resolution in sight, this debate seriously challenges the development of good research designs and forces difficult methodological decisions that sometimes compromise homeless research endeavors. Additionally, homeless advocates continue to be vocal in their belief that the numbers of homeless are grossly underestimated by those who attempt to count this population, and government, as the policymaking body, tends to adhere to the notion that the problem is vastly overstated. (abstract from the document)
Type of Resource:
Journal
Publication Date:
2000
Volume:
28
Issue:
2
Pages:
331-337
Location:
Urbana