The Housing Crisis

by Peter Malpass (Editor)

Overview

Originally published in 1986 at a time when Britain was facing a major housing crisis, this book, containing much original research, examines the crisis and analyses the reasons for it, providing foundations for the construction of effective new policies.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780367682743
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	03/24/2021
Series:	Routledge Library Editions: Housing Policy and Home Ownership
Pages:	254
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

Preface and Acknowledgements, List of Contributors, 1. FROM COMPLACENCY TO CRISIS, 2. THE DECLINE IN PUBLIC EXPENDITURE, 3. THE DETERIORATION OF PUBLIC SECTOR HOUSING, 4. HOUSING RENEWAL: PRIVATISATION AND BEYOND, 5. GROWING CRISIS AND CONTRADICTION IN HOME OWNERSHIP, 6. HOUSING AND CLASS IN THE INNER CITY, 7. HOUSING POLICIES FOR OLDER PEOPLE, 8. THE WORSENING CRISIS OF SINGLE HOMELESSNESS, 9. HOUSING POLICY AND YOUNG PEOPLE, CONCLUSION, Index

Editorial Reviews

‘...the most deft and incisive analysis available today of the issues in current housing policy. The facts are up-to-date and the approach fresh and stimulating...' - Social Services Insight

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