1st Edition
Housing and Social Policy Contemporary Themes and Critical Perspectives
272 Pages
by
Routledge
272 Pages
by
Routledge
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 and social policy debate. Each chapter considers a specific social category - such as class,... Read more
Introduction 1. Housing and Social Policy 2. Housing and Social Justice 3. The Meaning of Residential Experience 4. Housing, Class and Social Policy 5. Housing, Ethnic Minorities and Social Policy 6. Housing, Gender and Social Policy 7. Housing, Disability and Social Policy 8. Housing, Illness and Social Policy 9. Housing, Sexuality and Social Policy 10. The Regeneration of Residential Experience 11. Housing and Social Policy Futures
Biography
Somerville, Peter; Sprigings, Nigel
'This engaging collection ... challenges housing policy makers, practitioners and academics to engage with these debates and offer their own perspective and solutions.' – John Flint, Sheffield Hallam University, UK
