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Informationen zum Autor Peter King has 25 years’ experience of teaching housing issues and is the author of 18 books. He is currently a Reader in Social Thought at De Montfort University, UK Klappentext Principles of Housing is an engaging and discursive introduction to the key topics within housing studies. Whereas many books get bogged down in country specific detail, this book argues that the fundamental concepts of what we call housing are relatively stable and unchanging. Each short chapter is designed to be a starting point for a wider conversation, with discussion questions and international case studies helping students to think about how general principles would apply to their own surroundings. Principles of Housing succeeds in being accessible and engaging without shying away from the complexities of housing issues. It will be invaluable to students on housing related courses. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction, Part I: The Basics , 1. Housing and Home, 2. Quality and Access, 3. The Past, 4. The Future, 5. Ideology, Part II: Concepts , 6. Social Justice, 7. Need, 8. Choice, 9. Rights, 10. Responsibility, Part III: Tenure , 11. Owner Occupation, 12. Property Rights, 13. Desire, 14. Social Housing, 15. Private Renting, Part IV: Welfare , 16. Welfare, 17. Poverty, 18. Fairness, 19. Inequality, 20. Homelessness, 21. Crisis, Part V: Money , 22. Sources of Finance, 23. Markets, 24. Rent, 25. Housing Allowances, 26. Affordability, 27. Boom and Bust, 28. Borrowing, Part VI: Control , 29. Control, 30. Government, 31. Accountability, 32. Reform, Part VII: Buildings , 33. Development, 34. Planning, 35. Architecture, 36. Space and Place, Conclusions
