WeRead Powered by ReaderPub
The Hobo: The Sociology of the Homeless Man cover

The Hobo: The Sociology of the Homeless Man

By Nels Anderson
Open in WeRead

Explore more books like this:

Sociology

About This Book

A field-based sociological study of homeless migratory men that draws on participant observation and interviews to describe their daily strategies, itinerant labor patterns, and informal economies. It charts the social order of transient communities—norms, mutual aid, leadership, and sources of conflict—and examines interactions with employers, charities, and municipal agencies. The analysis links environmental and economic pressures to patterns of mobility and marginality and outlines practical considerations for social services and urban policy responses.

About the Author

Anderson, Nels portrait

Nels Anderson

Nels Anderson was an American sociologist and author, best known for his influential work "The Hobo: The Sociology of the Homeless Man." In this seminal text, Anderson explores the lives and social dynamics of homeless individuals during the early 20th century, providing a detailed analysis of their experiences and societal perceptions. His research contributed significantly to the understanding of homelessness as a social phenomenon, highlighting the complexities of identity and community among transient populations. Anderson's work remains a valuable resource for those studying sociology, social issues, and the historical context of homelessness.

You May Also Like

6 picks
"About My Father's Business": Work Amidst the Sick, the Sad, and the Sorrowing cover "About My Father's Business": Work Amidst the Sick, the Sad, and the Sorrowing by Thomas Archer "Broke," The Man Without the Dime cover "Broke," The Man Without the Dime by Edwin A. Brown 3½ Monate Fabrik-Arbeiterin cover 3½ Monate Fabrik-Arbeiterin by Minna Wettstein-Adelt 64 päivää suomalaisen siirtokansan keskuudessa Amerikassa cover 64 päivää suomalaisen siirtokansan keskuudessa Amerikassa by Lauri Perälä A babonák könyve cover A babonák könyve by János Varga A Comparative Study of the Negro Problem / The American Negro Academy. Occasional Papers No. 4 cover A Comparative Study of the Negro Problem / The American Negro Academy. Occasional Papers No. 4 by Charles C. Cook