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36 produkter
Housing and Social Change
East-West Perspectives
Av Ray Forrest, James Lee
Inbunden, 2003
3158 kr
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This wide-ranging exploration of the key contemporary relationships between social change and housing is both policy-oriented and theoretical, drawing on a group of internationally-respected academics. It is also multidisciplinary, incorporating sociology, economics, social policy and human …
Housing and Social Change
East-West Perspectives
Av Ray Forrest, James Lee
Häftad, 2003
1208 kr
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This wide-ranging exploration of the key contemporary relationships between social change and housing is both policy-oriented and theoretical, drawing on a group of internationally-respected academics. It is also multidisciplinary, incorporating sociology, economics, social policy and human …
Housing and Social Policy
Contemporary Themes and Critical Perspectives
Av Peter Somerville, Nigel Sprigings
Inbunden, 2005
2513 kr
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This topical book transforms the analysis of housing problems into a lively, interesting and contentious subject of social scientific study, addressing themes of residential experience, inclusion/empowerment, sustainability and professionalism/managerialism, which lie at the heart of the housing …
Housing and Social Policy
Contemporary Themes and Critical Perspectives
Av Peter Somerville, Nigel Sprigings
Häftad, 2005
925 kr
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This topical book transforms the analysis of housing problems into a lively, interesting and contentious subject of social scientific study, addressing themes of residential experience, inclusion/empowerment, sustainability and professionalism/managerialism, which lie at the heart of the housing …
Urban Poverty, Housing and Social Change in China
Av Ya Ping Wang
Inbunden, 2004
2513 kr
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Economic reform in China has resulted in a widening gap between the rich and the poor, and urban poverty has emerged as a key factor which may affect future development. This new book examines the poverty problem in relation to housing and social changes in large inland cities, and assesses the …
Gentrification in a Global Context
Av Rowland Atkinson, Gary Bridge
Inbunden, 2004
3158 kr
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Gentrification, a process of class neighbourhood upgrading, is being identified in a broader range of urban contexts throughout the world. This book throws new light and evidence to bear on a subject that deeply divides commentators on its worth and social costs given its ability to physically …
Gentrification in a Global Context
Av Rowland Atkinson, Gary Bridge
Häftad, 2005
877 kr
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Gentrification, a process of class neighbourhood upgrading, is being identified in a broader range of urban contexts throughout the world. This book throws new light and evidence to bear on a subject that deeply divides commentators on its worth and social costs given its ability to physically …
Housing Transformations
Shaping the Space of Twenty-First Century Living
Häftad, 2006
1012 kr
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Drawing together a wide range of literature, this original book combines social theory with elements from the built environment disciplines to provide insight into how and why we build places and dwell in spaces that are at once contradictory, confining, liberating and illuminating.This …
Housing and Social Transition in Japan
Av Yosuke Hirayama, Richard Ronald
Inbunden, 2006
2513 kr
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Bringing together a number of perspectives on the Japanese housing system, Housing and Social Transition in Japan provides a comprehensive, challenging and theoretically developed account of the dynamic role of the housing system during a period of unprecedented social and economic change in one of …
Housing, Care and Inheritance
Av Misa Izuhara
Inbunden, 2008
1522 kr
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Housing, Care and Inheritance draws on the author’s long-standing research into housing issues surrounding the ageing society, a phenomenon which is now a concern in many mature economies. If an adult child provides care for their elderly parent, should that person be rewarded? If so, should they …
Hidden Millions
Homelessness in Developing Countries
Av Graham Tipple, Suzanne Speak
Häftad, 2009
750 kr
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This book explores the extent, causes and characteristics of homelessness in developing countries. Bringing together a major review of literature and empirical case studies, it is invaluable for those studying, researching or working in housing, homelessness, social policy or urban poverty.Drawing …
Housing and Health in Europe
The WHO LARES project
Inbunden, 2009
2588 kr
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In this cross-disciplinary research David Ormandy and expert contributors explain the nature and development of the World Health Organization's study of housing across Europe. In-depth analysis provides new evidence of links between the health of inhabitants and their housing conditions, with focus …
Housing, Markets and Policy
Av Peter Malpass, Rob Rowlands
Inbunden, 2009
3067 kr
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This book of specially commissioned essays by distinguished housing scholars addresses the big issues in contemporary debates about housing and housing policy in the UK. Setting out a distinctive and coherent analysis, it steers a course between those accounts that rely on economic theory and …
Housing, Markets and Policy
Av Peter Malpass, Rob Rowlands
Häftad, 2009
925 kr
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This book of specially commissioned essays by distinguished housing scholars addresses the big issues in contemporary debates about housing and housing policy in the UK. Setting out a distinctive and coherent analysis, it steers a course between those accounts that rely on economic theory and …
Affluence, Mobility and Second Home Ownership
Av Chris Paris
Inbunden, 2010
3067 kr
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Despite the current recession, the frequency of second home ownership is still surprisingly high throughout the western world. While the UK and Ireland previously had lower occurrences of multiple dwellings compared to the rest of Europe, they are quickly catching up with a current surge in the …
Affluence, Mobility and Second Home Ownership
Av Chris Paris
Häftad, 2010
1041 kr
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Despite the current recession, the frequency of second home ownership is still surprisingly high throughout the western world. While the UK and Ireland previously had lower occurrences of multiple dwellings compared to the rest of Europe, they are quickly catching up with a current surge in the …
Women and Housing
An International Analysis
Av Patricia Kennett, Kam Wah Chan
Inbunden, 2010
3067 kr
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In the context of contemporary economic, political, social and cultural transformations, this book brings together contributions from developed and emerging societies in Europe, the USA and East Asia in order to highlight the nature, extent and impact of these changes on the housing opportunities …
Women and Housing
An International Analysis
Av Patricia Kennett, Kam Wah Chan
Häftad, 2010
1041 kr
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In the context of contemporary economic, political, social and cultural transformations, this book brings together contributions from developed and emerging societies in Europe, the USA and East Asia in order to highlight the nature, extent and impact of these changes on the housing opportunities …
Housing Disadvantaged People?
Insiders and Outsiders in French Social Housing
Av Jane Ball
Inbunden, 2011
3067 kr
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Social housing appears to offer a solution for the housing of poor and disadvantaged people. The French "right to housing" offers poor and disadvantaged citizens priority in social housing allocation, and even a legal action against the State to obtain a social home. Despite this, France is …
Housing Disadvantaged People?
Insiders and Outsiders in French Social Housing
Av Jane Ball
Häftad, 2011
910 kr
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Social housing appears to offer a solution for the housing of poor and disadvantaged people. The French "right to housing" offers poor and disadvantaged citizens priority in social housing allocation, and even a legal action against the State to obtain a social home. Despite this, France is …
Beyond Home Ownership
Housing, Welfare and Society
Av Richard Ronald, Marja Elsinga
Inbunden, 2011
3067 kr
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In context of ongoing transformations in housing markets and socioeconomic conditions, this book focuses on past, current and future roles of home ownership in social policies and welfare practices. It considers owner-occupied housing in terms of diverse meanings and manifestations, but in …
Beyond Home Ownership
Housing, Welfare and Society
Av Richard Ronald, Marja Elsinga
Häftad, 2011
852 kr
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In context of ongoing transformations in housing markets and socioeconomic conditions, this book focuses on past, current and future roles of home ownership in social policies and welfare practices. It considers owner-occupied housing in terms of diverse meanings and manifestations, but in …
Young People and Housing
Transitions, Trajectories and Generational Fractures
Inbunden, 2012
2746 kr
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Young People and Housing brings together new research exploring the economic, social, and cultural challenges that face young people in search of permanent housing. Featuring international case studies from Asia, Europe, and Australia, Young People and Housing is a collection of groundbreaking work …
Young People and Housing
Transitions, Trajectories and Generational Fractures
Häftad, 2012
852 kr
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Young People and Housing brings together new research exploring the economic, social, and cultural challenges that face young people in search of permanent housing. Featuring international case studies from Asia, Europe, and Australia, Young People and Housing is a collection of groundbreaking work …
Urban Poverty, Housing and Social Change in China
Av Ya Ping Wang
Häftad, 2012
750 kr
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Economic reform in China has resulted in a widening gap between the rich and the poor, and urban poverty has emerged as a key factor which may affect future development. This new book examines the poverty problem in relation to housing and social changes in large inland cities, and assesses the …
Housing and Social Transition in Japan
Av Yosuke Hirayama, Richard Ronald
Häftad, 2012
750 kr
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Bringing together a number of perspectives on the Japanese housing system, Housing and Social Transition in Japan provides a comprehensive, challenging and theoretically developed account of the dynamic role of the housing system during a period of unprecedented social and economic change in one of …
Tenants' Movement
Resident involvement, community action and the contentious politics of housing
Häftad, 2014
952 kr
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The Tenants' Movement is both a history of tenant organization and mobilization, and a guide to understanding how the struggles of tenant organizers have come to shape housing policy today. Charting the history of tenant mobilization, and the rise of consumer movements in housing, it is one of the …
Tenants' Movement
Resident involvement, community action and the contentious politics of housing
Inbunden, 2014
3158 kr
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The Tenants' Movement is both a history of tenant organization and mobilization, and a guide to understanding how the struggles of tenant organizers have come to shape housing policy today. Charting the history of tenant mobilization, and the rise of consumer movements in housing, it is one of the …
Social Housing, Disadvantage, and Neighbourhood Liveability
Ten Years of Change in Social Housing Neighbourhoods
Inbunden, 2013
3067 kr
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In a groundbreaking longitudinal study, researches studied seven similar social housing neighbourhoods in Ireland to determine what factors affected their liveability. In this collection of essays, the same researchers return to these neighbourhoods ten years later to see what’s changed. Are these …
Social Housing, Disadvantage, and Neighbourhood Liveability
Ten Years of Change in Social Housing Neighbourhoods
Häftad, 2013
823 kr
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In a groundbreaking longitudinal study, researches studied seven similar social housing neighbourhoods in Ireland to determine what factors affected their liveability. In this collection of essays, the same researchers return to these neighbourhoods ten years later to see what’s changed. Are these …
