Chapter 1

1. Based on what you have read in this chapter, how prevalent is homelessness? Does the problem of homelessness merit serious concern? Give specific reasons for your answer.
2. The Washington Spectator argues that homelessness is a societal problem. In contrast, C.J. Carnacchio contends that homelessness is not society’s concern. Whose argument is more convincing, and why? In your opinion, is society responsible for ending homelessness?
3. What is the stereotype of a homeless person? How do the viewpoints by Yvonne M. Vissing, and Eugene M. Lewit and Linda Schuurmann Baker challenge this stereotype"

Chapter 2

1. Based on your reading of this chapter, is homelessness voluntary, or do circumstances force people into homelessness? Provide evidence from the viewpoints to support your answer.
2. List the economic and noneconomic factors that contribute to homelessness, as mentioned by the authors in this chapter. Which list is more...