Tell Them Who I Am
- ISBN-10
- 1439107467
- ISBN-13
- 9781439107461
- Category
- Social Science
- Pages
- 339
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1993-03-12
- Publisher
- Simon and Schuster
- Author
- Elliot Liebow
Description
He observes them, creating portraits that are intimate and objective, while breaking down stereotypes and dehumanizing labels often used to describe the homeless. Liebow writes about their daily habits, constant struggles, their humor, compassion and strength.
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- 1995-04-01
- - pages
- Paperback
- National Geographic Books
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