1st Edition

The Survivors A study of homeless young newcomers to London and the responses made to them

224 Pages
by Routledge

224 Pages
by Routledge

224 Pages
by Routledge

First published in 1980, The Survivors is a detailed and original study of the experiences of homeless young people in central London. The book is based on in-depth interviews with 107 ‘newcomers’, who were selected at two nightshelters and a government reception centre. Their views and experiences are recorded, their backgrounds described and their reasons for coming to London examined. We... Read more

Authors’ Note Preface 1. Homeless Young People 2. The Homeless Scene 3. The Research Arena 4. Differing Perspectives 5. Backgrounds and Origins 6. Migration 7. Time in London 8. Follow Up 9. Conclusion Notes Index

Biography

D Brandon, K Wells, C Francis and E Ramsey