Irene Glasser and Rae Bridgman offer a profound anthropological examination of homelessness, moving beyond statistics to explore the cultural context and social worlds of those living on the streets. Through detailed ethnographic research, this book illuminates the daily realities, survival strategies, and intricate social networks formed within homeless communities. It challenges common stereotypes, providing a compassionate and scholarly lens to understand homelessness as a complex human experience shaped by powerful cultural and economic forces, making it essential reading for students and social scientists.