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By Samuel E. Wallace

Two Ways of Living: The document contrasts two lifestyles within the economic system: one bound by societal obligations and the other, amore carefree, nomadic existence.

Skid Row Research: The author conducted extensive research on skidrow, including participant observation and interviews, to understand the community's way of life.

Historical Context: Skid row has been a subject of study for over a century, with numerous empirical studies, biographies, and programmatic statements documenting its existence and the lives of its inhabitants.

References: The document contains many references to previous studies, reports, and literature on skid row and related topics.

Bedminster Press, 1965, 219 pages

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By Charles Richmond Henderson

Purpose: The book aims to provide an elementary introduction to the study of dependents, defectives, and delinquents, focusing on their nature, condition, and social relations.

Theoretical and Practical: It combines theoretical discussions on the phenomena with practical approaches for social conduct, institutions, and organizations aimed at betterment, alleviation, and correction.

Principles and Methods: Emphasizes the importance of principles and general laws in philanthropy and social work, advocating for systematic approaches rather than ad-hoc solutions.

Observation and Experience: Stresses the need for personal observation and experience in understanding and addressing social issues, supported by statistical data and expert interviews.

D.C. Heath & Company, 1906, 397 pages