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MARGINAL HOMELESS [1 record]

Record 1 1999-10-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Social Problems
OBS

As opposed to "transient homeless".

French

Domaine(s)
  • Problèmes sociaux
OBS

Par opposition aux véritables sans-abri, ce sont des gens qui vivent dans des logements insalubres et qui, souvent, vont mendier ou se nourrir dans les soupes populaires.

Spanish

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