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LoC No.: 23010481

Title: The Hobo: The Sociology of the Homeless Man

Original Publication: United States: University of Chicago Press,1923.

Note: Reading ease score: 70.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: hekula03, Tim Lindell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)

Summary: "The Hobo: The Sociology of the Homeless Man" by Nels Anderson is a sociological study written in the early 20th century. The book explores the lives of homeless men, particularly those living in urban environments like Chicago, who have formed unique communities and behaviors in response to the societal structures around them. It aims to examine their conditions, challenges, and the intricate social systems they create, focusing on the phenomenon of "Hobohemia." The opening of the work introduces the subject matter and the motivations behind the investigation into homelessness within urban society. It discusses the historical context of the hobo as a social type that emerged from the migration and challenges faced by solitary men in a rapidly industrializing city. The text outlines the project's aim, detailing the environment in which these homeless men exist and acknowledging the complex interplay between personal choices and societal forces that contribute to their circumstances. Anderson's insights reveal a vibrant yet troubled community, emphasizing how social dynamics shape individual lives and the collective identity of the "hobo" class. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Anderson, Nels, 1889-1986

Editor: Park, Robert Ezra, 1864-1944

EBook No.: 67300

Published: Feb 1, 2022

Downloads: 375

Language: English

Subject: Tramps

Subject: Chicago (Ill.) -- Social conditions

LoCC: Social sciences: Social pathology, Social and Public Welfare

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:67300:2 2022-02-01T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Park, Robert Ezra Anderson, Nels en urn:lccn:23010481 1
2024-11-09T23:27:15Z The Hobo: The Sociology of the Homeless Man

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 23010481

Title: The Hobo: The Sociology of the Homeless Man

Original Publication: United States: University of Chicago Press,1923.

Note: Reading ease score: 70.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: hekula03, Tim Lindell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)

Summary: "The Hobo: The Sociology of the Homeless Man" by Nels Anderson is a sociological study written in the early 20th century. The book explores the lives of homeless men, particularly those living in urban environments like Chicago, who have formed unique communities and behaviors in response to the societal structures around them. It aims to examine their conditions, challenges, and the intricate social systems they create, focusing on the phenomenon of "Hobohemia." The opening of the work introduces the subject matter and the motivations behind the investigation into homelessness within urban society. It discusses the historical context of the hobo as a social type that emerged from the migration and challenges faced by solitary men in a rapidly industrializing city. The text outlines the project's aim, detailing the environment in which these homeless men exist and acknowledging the complex interplay between personal choices and societal forces that contribute to their circumstances. Anderson's insights reveal a vibrant yet troubled community, emphasizing how social dynamics shape individual lives and the collective identity of the "hobo" class. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Anderson, Nels, 1889-1986

Editor: Park, Robert Ezra, 1864-1944

EBook No.: 67300

Published: Feb 1, 2022

Downloads: 375

Language: English

Subject: Tramps

Subject: Chicago (Ill.) -- Social conditions

LoCC: Social sciences: Social pathology, Social and Public Welfare

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:67300:3 2022-02-01T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Park, Robert Ezra Anderson, Nels en urn:lccn:23010481 1