"In wealthy nations such as Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States, issues of poverty and homelessness have … Poverty and Austerity amid Prosperity, Gregg M. Olsen refocuses our attention on rising levels of poverty and homelessness …, suggesting what we can do to address these issues. Highlighting the important differences between Canada, the UK, and the US …

Policy and International Welfare Rights -- Part II. Poverty -- Chapter 4. Homelessness in Canada and the United States …This volume explains how economic rights are realized--or violated--in Canada and the United States. Contributors … analyze the philosophy, law, and politics of these rights and discuss specific issues such as poverty, health care, and the …