02473cam a22003493u 4500 67300 UtSlPG 20260610134543.0 m cr n 260607r20221923utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 23010481 UtSlPG en iso639-1 HV Anderson, Nels, 1889-1986 The Hobo: The Sociology of the Homeless Man Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2022 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2022-02-01 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) "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.) Originally published: United States: University of Chicago Press, 1923 Tramps Chicago (Ill.) -- Social conditions Park, Robert Ezra, 1864-1944 https://archive.org/details/hobosociologyofh00ande/page/n5 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67300 108122 108122