On Becoming Homeless - The Shelterization Process for Homeless

On Becoming Homeless, building on Sutherland and Locke's 1936 study of homeless men, defines stages of shelterization as experienced by homeless families. In addition, this study applies Goffman's concept of mortification to an institution that is not a total institution, specifically two homeless shelters.

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By Ione Y. DeOllos

Summary

On Becoming Homeless, building on Sutherland and Locke's 1936 study of homeless men, defines stages of shelterization as experienced by homeless families. In addition, this study applies Goffman's concept of mortification to an institution that is not a total institution, specifically two homeless shelters.

Product details

• Authors: Ione Y Deollos, Ione Y. Deollos, DeOllos Ione Y.
• Publisher: Ingram Publishers Services
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 06.11.1997
• EAN: 9780761808381
• ISBN: 978-0-7618-0838-1
• Dimensions: 146 mm x 223 mm x 20 mm
• Weight: 454 g
• Subjects: Fiction > Gift books, albums, perpetual calendars, postcard booklets; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Men's Studies, Gender Studies: Men, Gender studies: men & boys