^I^sourccs ^omefessness ^ooRs and Homelessness in America: A Forced March to Nowhere. Mary Ellen Hombs and Mitch Snyder. Washington, DC; Community for Creative Nonviolence, 1986. A good brief summary of the problems and roots of homelessness, together with proposals for eliminating it. Includes a state-by- state directory of organizations working with homeless people. The Right to Housing: A Blueprintfor Housing the Nation. The IPS Working Group on Housing with Dick Cluster. Washington, DC: Institute for Policy Studies, 1987. Outlines a radical housing alternative to end homelessness, based on the creation of a “social housing” sector that would operate on a non-profit basis. We the Homeless: Portraits of America’s Displaced People. Stephanie Hollyman. NY: Philosophical Library, 1988. A compelling collection of photographs by award-winning photojoumalist Stephanie Hollyman. O^0flw^ztttions: National Coalition for the Homeless 1439 Rhode Island Ave. Washington, DC 20002 (202) 659-3310 Involved in research, education, legislative advocacy and litigation. Works in close cooperation with dozens of homeless programs across the country, and can refer you to a local program. Publishes a monthly newsletter. Safety Network. National Housing Task Force (NHTF) 1625 I Street NW, Suite 1015 Washington, DC 20006 (202) 964-1230 The NHTF was founded by James Rouse, a former real estate developer who has devoted his retirement years to the construction of low- and moderate-income housing. The task force has published A Decent Place to Live, outlining a systemic approach to the housing crisis, building on the successes of the liberal approaches to the problem. National Volunteer Clearinghouse for the Homeless 1310 Emerson Street NW Washington, DC 20011 3ustama6Te /^icufture ^]^ooRs; Believe it or not, the United States Department of Agriculture sponsors an incredible compilation of resources pertaining to sustainable agriculture. Contact the USDA National Agricultural Library, Public Services Division, Room 111, Beltsville, Maryland, 20705. Titles include: Sustainable or Alternative Agriculture; Tracing the Evolution of Organic/Sustainable Agriculture; Periodicals Pertaining to Alternative Farming Systems; Educational and Training Opportunities in Sustainable Agriculture. Healthy Harvest: A Global Directory of Sustainable Agricultural and Horticultural Organizations. Healthy Harvest Society. Davis, CA: agAccess, 1992. With over 1,400 organizations listed from 65 countries, this is the most extensive directory on sustainable agriculture available. It includes a geographic index, subject index and contact people. Meeting the Expectations of the Land. Edited by W. Jackson, W. Berry, and B. Coleman. San Francisco: North Point Press, 1984. This valuable collection of 14 essays written by people well- known in sustainable agriculture, include topics such as energy and agriculture, sustainable gardening, an agroecological approach to sustainable agriculture, and much more. Sustainability in the Balance: Raising Fundamental Issues. University of California, Santa Cruz: Agroecology Program, 1990. This small but jam-packed booklet, highlights 12 issues concerning sustainable agriculture followed by a short analysis and a series of thought-provoking questions. Global Perspectives on Agroecology and Sustainable Agricultural Systems. University of California, Santa Cruz: Agroecology Program, 1988. This collection of essays comes from the proceedings of the Sixth International Scientific Conference of the International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements. These two volumes are thick with essays pertaining to the theories and practices of sustainable agriculture. O>*0««i2ations: International Alliance for Sustainable Agriculture (lASA) Newman Center at the University of Minnesota 1701 University Avenue, SE Minneapolis, MN 55414 (612) 331-1099 National center that matches volunteers with local providers who need assistance. lASA promotes sustainable agriculture through their newsletter, internships, public speaking, slide shows, and videos. They also have a well-stocked resource center. Terry Gips, Executive Director of lASA was the first person to give the most comprehensive and concise working definition of sustainable agriculture: Page 8 RAIN Spring 1993 Volume XIV, Number 3
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