Flophouse An Authentic Undercover Study...Including Missions, Shelters,...1948 First Edition

1948 - Flophouse An Authentic Undercover Study of Flophouses, Cage Hotels, Including Missions, Shelters and Institutions Serving Unattached (Homeless) Men. A Sociological Study that Includes English Origins of Mass Relief -- Samples of American Mass Relief and a Modern Investigation of Public and Private Policies in Chicago. New Hampshire: Marshall Jones Company, 1948 First Edition.Signed by author ( see photograph )

"In the role of a bona fide client, the author registered for relief, took the pauper's oath and received a relief card. At the shelters and flophouse he mixed with the shelter men, getting direct quotations from those interviewed...careful to make the quotations exact...joined in all shelter activities, games, discussions, and efforts to secure work...really became part of shelter life..." from the preface.
An historical record of treatment of the homeless, presenting the localized techniques of relief, and detailed information on the policy of the shelters in Chicago from 1930-1938. Information on Bloomington, Oklahoma City, St Louis, Kansas City, Seattle, Decatur, Minneapolis, Philadelphia, New York, and Cleveland...plus comparisons...a veritable wealth of the conditions and attitudes of "mass relief policies".

But also a deeper understanding of the life of the "unattached" (homeless) man which may carry forward to today.

Condition: This is a 1948 hardcover which has been signed by the author. It is in good condition and is complete There is some normal aging to the pages, but binding is firm and we found no writing, stamps, or folds within.Corner bumps and spine wear as normal. A good hardcover for a rare vintage book! We carefully photograph our items so that you can review details of condition. After your review of the photos, please ask any questions or request additional photos from us so that you can make the best buying decision. Thanks!

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