Title: Homeless in Las Vegas : stories from the street /
Authors: Borchard, Kurt, 1968-
Publisher: University of Nevada Press,
Year: 2011
Subjects: Homeless persons Nevada Las Vegas Case studies.; Las Vegas (Nev.) Social conditions; Las Vegas (Nev.) Economic conditions
Abstract: "The homeless men and women represented in this book speak candidly about their plight, its origins, and the many obstacles to escaping it. They discuss the unique challenges and opportunities that Las Vegas' focus on tourism, indulgence, and diversion offers its homeless residents. This compelling and emotionally charged ethnography counters many of the stereotypes of homeless men and women, revealing the remarkable diversity of their circumstances. It also offers their perspectives on social services and civic attitudes toward homelessness." -- Amazon.com.
Contents: Operating in the space between homelessness and tourism: Ron and Ricky -- In the rough: Jessi -- Confronting aggression, pride, and need in former convicts: Kevin -- Living outside the mainstream with chronic alcoholism: Bruce and Alaska -- The disconnect of mental illness: Paul, Melissa, and Cory -- Dealing with the iron cage of bureaucracy: Gary -- Homeless, not criminal: Jack -- Recently dislocated: Chuck -- Avoiding centralized programs and shelters: Karen and Dave -- Maintaining friendships: Marco and Manny -- Updates.