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UNINA9910807802303321 |
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Autore |
Murphy Joseph <1949-> |
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Titolo |
Homelessness comes to school / / Joseph Murphy, Kerri Tobin |
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Thousand Oaks, Calif., : Corwin, c2011 |
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Thousand Oaks, Calif. : , : Corwin Press, , 2011 |
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ISBN |
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1-4522-6950-5 |
1-4522-3077-3 |
1-4522-7531-9 |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (viii, 304 pages) : illustrations |
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Collana |
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Disciplina |
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Soggetti |
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Homeless students - Services for - United States |
Homeless children - Education - United States |
School management and organization - United States |
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Formato |
Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Note generali |
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Description based on print version record. |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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Nota di contenuto |
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Cover; Contents; About the Authors; Part I - Portraying Homelessness; Chapter 1 - Understanding the Concept of Homelessness; Chapter 2 - A Brief History of Homelessness; Chapter 3 - Demographics of Homelessness; Part II - The Effects of Homelessness; Chapter 4 - Impact of Homelessness on Children and Youth; Part III - The Role of Society in Addressing Homelessness; Chapter 5 - Addressing Homelessness; Part IV - The Role of Schooling in Helping Homeless Children and Youth; Chapter 6 - The Legal Framework and Ensuring Access; Chapter 7 - Ensuring Success; References; Index |
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Sommario/riassunto |
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School-aged children in homeless families and independent homeless youth represent the fastest-growing population of homeless individuals in the United States. This volume brings the issue to light with substantial and far-reaching research that describes the plight of these children. |
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