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Peterson, Paul E., Ed. – 1985
Nine essays, originally presented at an interdisciplinary conference sponsored by the University of Chicago, address problems of the changing inner cities of older, industrial metropolitan areas. An introduction reviews important theories of urban development, and the impact of changing technology and racial composition. Part one includes an essay…
Descriptors: Crime, Economic Change, Economic Opportunities, Ghettos
Waxman, Laura DeKoven; Reyes, Lilia M. – 1989
In 1988 officials in 27 major cities were surveyed on the following topics: (1) ability to meet demand for emergency food assistance and shelter; (2) causes and demographics of hunger and homelessness; (3) status of low-income housing; and (4) outlook for 1989. Summary findings included the following: (1) demand for emergency food assistance…
Descriptors: Emergency Programs, Homeless People, Housing Needs, Hunger
