By Lisa Klee Mihaly

Homelessness Impact: Homelessness severely affects children's health,emotional well-being, and development, often leading to long-term consequences.

Causes of Homelessness: Major causes include inadequate income,lack of affordable housing, and insufficient family support systems.

Policy Failures: Current policies and emergency shelters are insufficient to address the needs of homeless families.

Recommendations: The document suggests increasing affordable housing, improving income support, and providing comprehensive services to prevent and address homelessness.

Children’s Defense Fund, 1991, 25 pages

May Contain Markup

By Edwin S. Newman

Purpose: The book aims to provide an objective picture of the role of freedom in contemporary American society, focusing on civil rights and liberties.

Content: It includes excerpts from Supreme Court decisions and commentary from various experts, such as judges, lawyers, and political scientists.

Themes: Major themes include freedom and national security,censorship,academic freedom, and civil rights.

References: The document contains numerous references to works by notable authors and institutions, highlighting the breadth of perspectives included.

Oceana Publications, 1955, 256 pages

By Michael Craton

British Slave Trade: The British slave trade evolved from state-granted monopolies to free trade, with significant state involvement throughout.

African Companies: Various companies, such as the Company of Adventurers and the Royal African Company, played key roles in the trade, facing challenges from interlopers and European rivals.

Trade Goods: The trade involved a variety of goods, including textiles, metals, and liquor, which were exchanged for slaves.

Impact on Africa: The slave trade had profound effects on West African societies, including demographic changes and increased warfare.

Anchor Press, 1974, 413 pages