Landscapes of Despair: From Deinstitutionalization to HomelessnessMichael Dear and Jennifer Wolch examine the emergence of urban ghettos of the socially dependent an unforeseen solution to the problem of developing community based care for a variety of service dependent groups, including the mentally and physically disabled, ex offenders, and addicts. Based on detailed case studies drawn from several cities in Canada and the United States, Landscapes of Despair is a comprehensive analysis of these ghettos.