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In 1947, the president of the American Sociological Association, Louis Wirth, argued for the importance of housing as a field of sociological research. Now, seventy-five years later, the sociology of housing has still not developed as a distinct subfield, leaving efforts to understand housing’s place in society to other disciplines, such as economics and urban planning.(...)
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In 1947, the president of the American Sociological Association, Louis Wirth, argued for the importance of housing as a field of sociological research. Now, seventy-five years later, the sociology of housing has still not developed as a distinct subfield, leaving efforts to understand housing’s place in society to other disciplines, such as economics and urban planning.(...)
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The sociology of housing: How homes shape our social lives
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In 1947, the president of the American Sociological Association, Louis Wirth, argued for the importance of housing as a field of sociological research. Now, seventy-five years later, the sociology of housing has still not developed as a distinct subfield, leaving efforts to understand housing’s place in society to other disciplines, such as economics and urban planning. With this volume, the editors and contributors solidify the importance of housing studies within the discipline of sociology by tackling topics like racial segregation, housing instability, the supply of affordable housing, and the process of eviction. In doing so, they showcase the very best traditions of sociology: they draw on diverse methodologies, present unique field sites and data sources, and foreground a range of theoretical approaches to elucidate the relationships between contemporary housing, public policy, and key social outcomes. ''The sociology of housing'' is a landmark volume that will be used by researchers and students alike to define this growing subfield, map continued directions for research, and center sociologists in interdisciplinary conversations about housing.
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In 1947, the president of the American Sociological Association, Louis Wirth, argued for the importance of housing as a field of sociological research. Now, seventy-five years later, the sociology of housing has still not developed as a distinct subfield, leaving efforts to understand housing’s place in society to other disciplines, such as economics and urban planning. With this volume, the editors and contributors solidify the importance of housing studies within the discipline of sociology by tackling topics like racial segregation, housing instability, the supply of affordable housing, and the process of eviction. In doing so, they showcase the very best traditions of sociology: they draw on diverse methodologies, present unique field sites and data sources, and foreground a range of theoretical approaches to elucidate the relationships between contemporary housing, public policy, and key social outcomes. ''The sociology of housing'' is a landmark volume that will be used by researchers and students alike to define this growing subfield, map continued directions for research, and center sociologists in interdisciplinary conversations about housing.
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Urban theorists have tried for decades to define exactly what a neighborhood is. But behind that daunting existential question lies a much murkier problem: never mind how you define them—how do you make neighborhoods productive and fair for their residents? In "Making our neighborhoods, making our selves," George C. Galster delves deep into the question of whether(...)
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Urban theorists have tried for decades to define exactly what a neighborhood is. But behind that daunting existential question lies a much murkier problem: never mind how you define them—how do you make neighborhoods productive and fair for their residents? In "Making our neighborhoods, making our selves," George C. Galster delves deep into the question of whether(...)
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Making our neighbourhoods, making our selves
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Urban theorists have tried for decades to define exactly what a neighborhood is. But behind that daunting existential question lies a much murkier problem: never mind how you define them—how do you make neighborhoods productive and fair for their residents? In "Making our neighborhoods, making our selves," George C. Galster delves deep into the question of whether American neighborhoods are as efficient and equitable as they could be—socially, financially, and emotionally—and, if not, what we can do to change that. Galster aims to redefine the relationship between places and people, promoting specific policies that reduce inequalities in housing markets and beyond.
Making our neighbourhoods, making our selves
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Urban theorists have tried for decades to define exactly what a neighborhood is. But behind that daunting existential question lies a much murkier problem: never mind how you define them—how do you make neighborhoods productive and fair for their residents? In "Making our neighborhoods, making our selves," George C. Galster delves deep into the question of whether American neighborhoods are as efficient and equitable as they could be—socially, financially, and emotionally—and, if not, what we can do to change that. Galster aims to redefine the relationship between places and people, promoting specific policies that reduce inequalities in housing markets and beyond.
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January 2024
January 2024
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Le logement est l’espace dans lequel chacun d’entre nous passe le plus clair de son temps, l’espace qui nous construit, conditionne nos réussites comme nos échecs et fait de nous ce que nous sommes. Il est en outre celui auquel nous consacrons une part majeure de nos dépenses. D’un côté, nous vivons une profonde crise sociale, où les plus fragiles risquent de ne plus(...)
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Le logement est l’espace dans lequel chacun d’entre nous passe le plus clair de son temps, l’espace qui nous construit, conditionne nos réussites comme nos échecs et fait de nous ce que nous sommes. Il est en outre celui auquel nous consacrons une part majeure de nos dépenses. D’un côté, nous vivons une profonde crise sociale, où les plus fragiles risquent de ne plus(...)
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L'Habitat fait le citoyen : Le logement, entre crise sociale et crise environnementale
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Le logement est l’espace dans lequel chacun d’entre nous passe le plus clair de son temps, l’espace qui nous construit, conditionne nos réussites comme nos échecs et fait de nous ce que nous sommes. Il est en outre celui auquel nous consacrons une part majeure de nos dépenses. D’un côté, nous vivons une profonde crise sociale, où les plus fragiles risquent de ne plus pouvoir se loger dans des conditions décentes, de l’autre, nous faisons face à une urgence écologique qui nous oblige à prendre des mesures drastiques pour préserver notre avenir. Les opposer systématiquement est absurde, irresponsable et stérile, alors que nous avons tout à la fois le pouvoir et le devoir d’améliorer le quotidien des Français. Si nous ne voulons pas vivre assis sur une bombe sociale à retardement, chacun doit avoir accès à un logement lui permettant de se construire une belle vie, car, au fond, c’est le logement qui fait le citoyen.
L'Habitat fait le citoyen : Le logement, entre crise sociale et crise environnementale
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Le logement est l’espace dans lequel chacun d’entre nous passe le plus clair de son temps, l’espace qui nous construit, conditionne nos réussites comme nos échecs et fait de nous ce que nous sommes. Il est en outre celui auquel nous consacrons une part majeure de nos dépenses. D’un côté, nous vivons une profonde crise sociale, où les plus fragiles risquent de ne plus pouvoir se loger dans des conditions décentes, de l’autre, nous faisons face à une urgence écologique qui nous oblige à prendre des mesures drastiques pour préserver notre avenir. Les opposer systématiquement est absurde, irresponsable et stérile, alors que nous avons tout à la fois le pouvoir et le devoir d’améliorer le quotidien des Français. Si nous ne voulons pas vivre assis sur une bombe sociale à retardement, chacun doit avoir accès à un logement lui permettant de se construire une belle vie, car, au fond, c’est le logement qui fait le citoyen.
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August 2023
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The book focuses on ways to reinvent public housing in New York City through a series of design projects from Yale School of Architecture that integrate form and provide social programs for the residents. The students investigated the relationship between housing, equity, health, and community. The students developed comprehensive frameworks for the Washington Houses,(...)
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The book focuses on ways to reinvent public housing in New York City through a series of design projects from Yale School of Architecture that integrate form and provide social programs for the residents. The students investigated the relationship between housing, equity, health, and community. The students developed comprehensive frameworks for the Washington Houses,(...)
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December 2023
December 2023
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Housing redux: Alternatives for NYC's housing projects
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The book focuses on ways to reinvent public housing in New York City through a series of design projects from Yale School of Architecture that integrate form and provide social programs for the residents. The students investigated the relationship between housing, equity, health, and community. The students developed comprehensive frameworks for the Washington Houses, three connected superblocks equivalent to seven New York City blocks. The concepts focused on restitching the project into the city street grid and sought ways to add new built fabric that would allow the Modernist towers- in-the park project to connect with public streets. Some found ways to keep the superblock with interventions to support the community at different scales and family structures. Urban farms and community facilities as well as recreation spaces were included in order to have a range of interventions for care, health, and equity that could reorient public housing.
Housing redux: Alternatives for NYC's housing projects
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The book focuses on ways to reinvent public housing in New York City through a series of design projects from Yale School of Architecture that integrate form and provide social programs for the residents. The students investigated the relationship between housing, equity, health, and community. The students developed comprehensive frameworks for the Washington Houses, three connected superblocks equivalent to seven New York City blocks. The concepts focused on restitching the project into the city street grid and sought ways to add new built fabric that would allow the Modernist towers- in-the park project to connect with public streets. Some found ways to keep the superblock with interventions to support the community at different scales and family structures. Urban farms and community facilities as well as recreation spaces were included in order to have a range of interventions for care, health, and equity that could reorient public housing.
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December 2023
December 2023
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The tenant class
The tenant class
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What if there is no housing crisis, but instead a housing market working exactly as intended? What if rent hikes and eviction notices aren’t the work of the invisible hand of the market, but of a parasitic elite systematically funneling wealth away from working-class families? With clarity and precision, Tranjan breaks down pervasive myths about renters, mom-and-pop(...)
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What if there is no housing crisis, but instead a housing market working exactly as intended? What if rent hikes and eviction notices aren’t the work of the invisible hand of the market, but of a parasitic elite systematically funneling wealth away from working-class families? With clarity and precision, Tranjan breaks down pervasive myths about renters, mom-and-pop(...)
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The tenant class
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What if there is no housing crisis, but instead a housing market working exactly as intended? What if rent hikes and eviction notices aren’t the work of the invisible hand of the market, but of a parasitic elite systematically funneling wealth away from working-class families? With clarity and precision, Tranjan breaks down pervasive myths about renters, mom-and-pop landlords, and housing affordability. In a society where home ownership is seen as the most important hallmark of a successful life, Tranjan refuses to absolve the landlords and governments that reap massive profits from the status quo. The tenant class must face powerful systems of disinformation and exploitation to secure decent homes and fair rent. Drawing upon a long, inspiring history of collective action in Canada, Tranjan argues that organized tenants have the power to fight back.
The tenant class
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What if there is no housing crisis, but instead a housing market working exactly as intended? What if rent hikes and eviction notices aren’t the work of the invisible hand of the market, but of a parasitic elite systematically funneling wealth away from working-class families? With clarity and precision, Tranjan breaks down pervasive myths about renters, mom-and-pop landlords, and housing affordability. In a society where home ownership is seen as the most important hallmark of a successful life, Tranjan refuses to absolve the landlords and governments that reap massive profits from the status quo. The tenant class must face powerful systems of disinformation and exploitation to secure decent homes and fair rent. Drawing upon a long, inspiring history of collective action in Canada, Tranjan argues that organized tenants have the power to fight back.
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June 2023
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Vancouver is heralded around the world as a model for sustainable development. In "Planning on the edge," nationally and internationally renowned planning scholars, activists, and Indigenous leaders assess whether that reputation is warranted. While recognizing the many successes of the "Vancouverism" model, the contributors acknowledge that the forces of globalization(...)
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Vancouver is heralded around the world as a model for sustainable development. In "Planning on the edge," nationally and internationally renowned planning scholars, activists, and Indigenous leaders assess whether that reputation is warranted. While recognizing the many successes of the "Vancouverism" model, the contributors acknowledge that the forces of globalization(...)
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Planning on the edge: Vancouver and the challenges of reconciliation, social justice, and sustainability
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Vancouver is heralded around the world as a model for sustainable development. In "Planning on the edge," nationally and internationally renowned planning scholars, activists, and Indigenous leaders assess whether that reputation is warranted. While recognizing the many successes of the "Vancouverism" model, the contributors acknowledge that the forces of globalization and speculative property development have increased social inequality and housing insecurity since the 1980s in the city and the region. To determine the city’s prospects for overcoming these problems, they look at city planning from all angles, including planning for the Indigenous population, environmental and disaster planning, housing and migration, and transportation and water management. By looking at policies at the local, provincial, and federal levels and taking reconciliation with Indigenous peoples into account, "Planning on the edge" highlights the kinds of policies and practices needed to reorient Vancouver’s development trajectory along a more environmentally sound and equitable path.
Planning on the edge: Vancouver and the challenges of reconciliation, social justice, and sustainability
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Vancouver is heralded around the world as a model for sustainable development. In "Planning on the edge," nationally and internationally renowned planning scholars, activists, and Indigenous leaders assess whether that reputation is warranted. While recognizing the many successes of the "Vancouverism" model, the contributors acknowledge that the forces of globalization and speculative property development have increased social inequality and housing insecurity since the 1980s in the city and the region. To determine the city’s prospects for overcoming these problems, they look at city planning from all angles, including planning for the Indigenous population, environmental and disaster planning, housing and migration, and transportation and water management. By looking at policies at the local, provincial, and federal levels and taking reconciliation with Indigenous peoples into account, "Planning on the edge" highlights the kinds of policies and practices needed to reorient Vancouver’s development trajectory along a more environmentally sound and equitable path.
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August 2020
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"No access: Social exclusion in urban spaces", edited by Pia Justesen, sheds light on the mechanisms and factors that contribute to exclusion in contemporary cities. It explores specific typologies and examples of exclusionary design, offers explanations and personal accounts, and addresses the professional and ethical implications of such practices. The book also(...)
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"No access: Social exclusion in urban spaces", edited by Pia Justesen, sheds light on the mechanisms and factors that contribute to exclusion in contemporary cities. It explores specific typologies and examples of exclusionary design, offers explanations and personal accounts, and addresses the professional and ethical implications of such practices. The book also(...)
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No Access: Social exclusion in urban spaces
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"No access: Social exclusion in urban spaces", edited by Pia Justesen, sheds light on the mechanisms and factors that contribute to exclusion in contemporary cities. It explores specific typologies and examples of exclusionary design, offers explanations and personal accounts, and addresses the professional and ethical implications of such practices. The book also examines legal restrictions on rough sleeping and begging. It includes seven interviews with people experiencing homelessness, who share their personal stories of navigating life in a city shaped by exclusion and marginalisation.
No Access: Social exclusion in urban spaces
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"No access: Social exclusion in urban spaces", edited by Pia Justesen, sheds light on the mechanisms and factors that contribute to exclusion in contemporary cities. It explores specific typologies and examples of exclusionary design, offers explanations and personal accounts, and addresses the professional and ethical implications of such practices. The book also examines legal restrictions on rough sleeping and begging. It includes seven interviews with people experiencing homelessness, who share their personal stories of navigating life in a city shaped by exclusion and marginalisation.
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October 2024
October 2024
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Au Québec, 8 000 élus municipaux et élues municipales façonnent notre quotidien et imaginent notre avenir. Bien au-delà de la simple gestion des collectes et du déneigement, les municipalités se trouvent au coeur de multiples crises et enjeux, tout en étant des foyers d’innombrables innovations. À l’ère des transitions, les attentes envers les municipalités augmentent et(...)
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Au Québec, 8 000 élus municipaux et élues municipales façonnent notre quotidien et imaginent notre avenir. Bien au-delà de la simple gestion des collectes et du déneigement, les municipalités se trouvent au coeur de multiples crises et enjeux, tout en étant des foyers d’innombrables innovations. À l’ère des transitions, les attentes envers les municipalités augmentent et(...)
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Courage! L'engagement politique municipal à l'ere des transitions
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Au Québec, 8 000 élus municipaux et élues municipales façonnent notre quotidien et imaginent notre avenir. Bien au-delà de la simple gestion des collectes et du déneigement, les municipalités se trouvent au coeur de multiples crises et enjeux, tout en étant des foyers d’innombrables innovations. À l’ère des transitions, les attentes envers les municipalités augmentent et les ressources sont de plus en plus limitées. S’y investir pleinement à titre d’élu·e exige une dose de courage, notamment pour prendre des décisions parfois difficiles, mais essentielles pour l’avenir de nos collectivités. Ce recueil donne la parole à des élu·e·s inspirant·e·s, visionnaires et audacieux·ses, qui s’ouvrent sur leur réalité et dévoilent les coulisses de leur aventure politique.
Courage! L'engagement politique municipal à l'ere des transitions
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Au Québec, 8 000 élus municipaux et élues municipales façonnent notre quotidien et imaginent notre avenir. Bien au-delà de la simple gestion des collectes et du déneigement, les municipalités se trouvent au coeur de multiples crises et enjeux, tout en étant des foyers d’innombrables innovations. À l’ère des transitions, les attentes envers les municipalités augmentent et les ressources sont de plus en plus limitées. S’y investir pleinement à titre d’élu·e exige une dose de courage, notamment pour prendre des décisions parfois difficiles, mais essentielles pour l’avenir de nos collectivités. Ce recueil donne la parole à des élu·e·s inspirant·e·s, visionnaires et audacieux·ses, qui s’ouvrent sur leur réalité et dévoilent les coulisses de leur aventure politique.
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September 2025
September 2025
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L’aménagement des territoires que l’on habite influence nos carrières, nos relations, nos aspirations, nos vies. Le modèle de banlieue qui s’est imposé dans les années 1960, centré sur la maison individuelle, la voiture et la séparation des fonctions de la ville, a largement contribué à l’isolement des femmes et aux inégalités sociales. Aujourd’hui, alors qu’une(...)
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L’aménagement des territoires que l’on habite influence nos carrières, nos relations, nos aspirations, nos vies. Le modèle de banlieue qui s’est imposé dans les années 1960, centré sur la maison individuelle, la voiture et la séparation des fonctions de la ville, a largement contribué à l’isolement des femmes et aux inégalités sociales. Aujourd’hui, alors qu’une(...)
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Nous serons un village au coeur de la ville
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L’aménagement des territoires que l’on habite influence nos carrières, nos relations, nos aspirations, nos vies. Le modèle de banlieue qui s’est imposé dans les années 1960, centré sur la maison individuelle, la voiture et la séparation des fonctions de la ville, a largement contribué à l’isolement des femmes et aux inégalités sociales. Aujourd’hui, alors qu’une diversité de formes familiales remplace peu à peu le modèle nucléaire traditionnel, que l’accès au logement et à la propriété est en péril, et que la solitude pèse de plus en plus lourd, il est grand temps de réimaginer nos villes, nous dit Florence Sara G. Ferraris. Elle appelle à la création de milieux de vie souples et multifonctionnels, favorisant l’entraide, les rencontres, la sécurité et le sentiment d’appartenance pour tou·te·s.
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L’aménagement des territoires que l’on habite influence nos carrières, nos relations, nos aspirations, nos vies. Le modèle de banlieue qui s’est imposé dans les années 1960, centré sur la maison individuelle, la voiture et la séparation des fonctions de la ville, a largement contribué à l’isolement des femmes et aux inégalités sociales. Aujourd’hui, alors qu’une diversité de formes familiales remplace peu à peu le modèle nucléaire traditionnel, que l’accès au logement et à la propriété est en péril, et que la solitude pèse de plus en plus lourd, il est grand temps de réimaginer nos villes, nous dit Florence Sara G. Ferraris. Elle appelle à la création de milieux de vie souples et multifonctionnels, favorisant l’entraide, les rencontres, la sécurité et le sentiment d’appartenance pour tou·te·s.
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October 2025
October 2025
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The home where our hopes and dreams play out is at the heart many vital political questions Housing is more than bricks and mortar. Feeling at Home grapples with the practical and emotional questions of housing – domestic labour, privacy, security, ownership, and health. Is it possible to imagine success without home ownership? Alva Gotby shows that solving the housing(...)
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The home where our hopes and dreams play out is at the heart many vital political questions Housing is more than bricks and mortar. Feeling at Home grapples with the practical and emotional questions of housing – domestic labour, privacy, security, ownership, and health. Is it possible to imagine success without home ownership? Alva Gotby shows that solving the housing(...)
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Feeling at home: Transforming the politics of housing
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The home where our hopes and dreams play out is at the heart many vital political questions Housing is more than bricks and mortar. Feeling at Home grapples with the practical and emotional questions of housing – domestic labour, privacy, security, ownership, and health. Is it possible to imagine success without home ownership? Alva Gotby shows that solving the housing crisis is about much more than housing stock. It means revolutionising our everyday lives and labours.
Feeling at home: Transforming the politics of housing
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The home where our hopes and dreams play out is at the heart many vital political questions Housing is more than bricks and mortar. Feeling at Home grapples with the practical and emotional questions of housing – domestic labour, privacy, security, ownership, and health. Is it possible to imagine success without home ownership? Alva Gotby shows that solving the housing crisis is about much more than housing stock. It means revolutionising our everyday lives and labours.
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January 2026
January 2026
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