Description
Book SynopsisAs housing moves up the UK political agenda, Brian Lund uses insights from public choice theory, the new institutionalism and social constructionism to explore the political processes involved in constructing and implementing housing policy and its political consequences.
Trade Review"A valuable addition to literature on the development of housing policy in the UK ,incorporating rich insights from political debates that have shaped policy." Alan Murie, university of Birmingham
"A well-written, insightful and timely book, highlighting the politics involved in shaping the supply and distribution of housing in the United Kingdom." Peter Somerville, University of Lincoln
Table of ContentsPreface; Housing and politics; Land politics; Urban renewal: Fencing the cities; Private landlords: ‘Rachman’ or ‘residential property owner’?; A property-owning democracy?; Eclipsing council housing; ‘Bending the ‘third arm’: Politicians and housing associations; Homelessness politics; Devolution: Where's the difference?; Conclusion: What next?.
