Homeless in Las Vegas: Stories from the Street

Homeless in Las Vegas is a poignant collection of interviews that gives voice to the homeless men and women of Las Vegas. The individuals interviewed speak candidly about their plight, its origins, and the many obstacles to escaping it. They also discuss the unique challenges and opportunities that Las Vegas's culture of tourism, indulgence, and diversion offers its homeless residents. This compelling and emotionally charged ethnography counters many of the stereotypes of homeless men and women and reveals the remarkable diversity of their circumstances. In addition, it offers their personal perspectives on social services and civic attitudes toward homelessness.