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Elgar Advanced Introductions are stimulating and thoughtful
introductions to major fields in the social sciences, business and
law, expertly written by the world's leading scholars. Designed to
be accessible yet rigorous, they offer concise and lucid surveys of
the substantive and policy issues associated with discrete subject
areas. Analysing the causes and effects of widespread
gentrification, this Advanced Introduction provides an innovative
insight into the global debate instigated by this process.
Examining the impact of gentrification on lower income groups and
other issues, Chris Hamnett discusses research into the
socio-economic causes and effects of gentrification in a variety of
cities worldwide. Key features include: A detailed examination of
both contemporary and historical sources Exploration of the
history, geography and development of gentrification and some of
its more recent forms Chapters covering a selection of central
topics including urban displacement and social class change.
Composed of succinct but highly informative chapters, this engaging
Advanced Introduction will prove to be an essential read for urban
geography, urban studies and planning students as well as scholars
with a particular interest in urban sociology and social policy.
Elgar Advanced Introductions are stimulating and thoughtful
introductions to major fields in the social sciences, business and
law, expertly written by the world's leading scholars. Designed to
be accessible yet rigorous, they offer concise and lucid surveys of
the substantive and policy issues associated with discrete subject
areas. Analysing the causes and effects of widespread
gentrification, this Advanced Introduction provides an innovative
insight into the global debate instigated by this process.
Examining the impact of gentrification on lower income groups and
other issues, Chris Hamnett discusses research into the
socio-economic causes and effects of gentrification in a variety of
cities worldwide. Key features include: A detailed examination of
both contemporary and historical sources Exploration of the
history, geography and development of gentrification and some of
its more recent forms Chapters covering a selection of central
topics including urban displacement and social class change.
Composed of succinct but highly informative chapters, this engaging
Advanced Introduction will prove to be an essential read for urban
geography, urban studies and planning students as well as scholars
with a particular interest in urban sociology and social policy.
Unequal City examines some of the dramatic economic and social changes that have taken place in London over the last forty years. It describes how London's changing industrial structure, particularly the shift from an industrial to a services-based city, and the associated changes in occupational class structure and in the structure of earnings and incomes, have worked through to the housing market and the gentrification of large parts of inner London.
Unequal City relates to the literature on global cities. The book has a wide sweep and summarises a wide range of literature on occupational and industrial change, earnings and incomes and the housing market and gentrification. It provides a wealth of original data, figures, maps and tables and will be a valuable reference for anyone interested in the changes that have reshaped the social structure of London in recent decades.
This study presents recent findings on home-ownership in the 1990s.
It examines economic and social issues central to the housing
market and provides an analysis of "winners" and "losers": those
who gained financially and those who became victims of negative
equity. Covering the postwar period the authors trace developments
in the housing market in relation to class, race, gender and income
with special reference to the growth and evolution of
home-ownership since the Second World War; the sale of council
houses; the role of government in encouraging home-ownership; and
changes in bank and building society lending in the 1970s and 1980s
and the consequences. This accessible volume should appeal to
undergraduates of urban planning, human geography, social policy
and applied economics but should also be of interest and value to
policy makers.
Originally published in 1988, this book documents and explains the
emergence of flat 'break-ups' - the sale of individual owner
occupation of blocks of flats which were previously privately
rented and which played a major role in the transformation of the
private housing market in London since the 1960s. The book shows
that the flat break-up market in London was not a unique phenomenon
but one of the most geographically concentrated manifestations of
the trend for sales from private renting to owner occupation which
has been established in the UK since the 1920s. The
interrelationship between the causes of the decline of the
privately rented sector in Britain and the features specific to the
flat market comprises the second theme of the book.
Originally published in 1988, this book documents and explains the
emergence of flat ‘break-ups’ – the sale of individual owner
occupation of blocks of flats which were previously privately
rented and which played a major role in the transformation of the
private housing market in London since the 1960s. The book shows
that the flat break-up market in London was not a unique phenomenon
but one of the most geographically concentrated manifestations of
the trend for sales from private renting to owner occupation which
has been established in the UK since the 1920s. The
interrelationship between the causes of the decline of the
privately rented sector in Britain and the features specific to the
flat market comprises the second theme of the book.
First published in 1991. The connection between housing and work is
one of the most discussed yet least understood aspects of modern
society. Housing and Labour Markets explores the different ways in
which housing and labour are linked and examines their central
significance in many of the key changes in society today. It
provides a wide-ranging analysis of the relationships between
housing and labour markets, with accounts of the different forms of
work, paid and unpaid, in which various types of households are
engaged. This edited collection addresses the varied impact of
restructuring in both housing and labour markets in different
localities and regions, including contributions from the USA and
Australia. By making an important input into the growing debate
over the inks between home and work, this book shows the direction
in which the debate should go, draws out the principal lines of
connection and suggests a way forward. The issues addressed in
Housing and Labour Markets will be of interest to a wide range of
social science disciplines, especially urban studies, economics,
sociology, geography and planning. Local government officers in
housing and planning will also find it makes an invaluable
contribution to developing links between housing and the workplace.
First published in 1991. The connection between housing and work is
one of the most discussed yet least understood aspects of modern
society. Housing and Labour Markets explores the different ways in
which housing and labour are linked and examines their central
significance in many of the key changes in society today. It
provides a wide-ranging analysis of the relationships between
housing and labour markets, with accounts of the different forms of
work, paid and unpaid, in which various types of households are
engaged. This edited collection addresses the varied impact of
restructuring in both housing and labour markets in different
localities and regions, including contributions from the USA and
Australia. By making an important input into the growing debate
over the inks between home and work, this book shows the direction
in which the debate should go, draws out the principal lines of
connection and suggests a way forward. The issues addressed in
Housing and Labour Markets will be of interest to a wide range of
social science disciplines, especially urban studies, economics,
sociology, geography and planning. Local government officers in
housing and planning will also find it makes an invaluable
contribution to developing links between housing and the workplace.
"Unequal City" examines some of the dramatic economic and social
changes that have taken place in London over the last forty years.
It describes how London's changing industrial structure,
particularly the shift from an industrial to a services based city,
and the associated changes in occupational class structure and in
the structure of earnings and incomes, have worked through to the
housing market and the gentrification of large parts of inner
London. This has had major consequences for both the social
structure and the built environment of London.
It asserts that this transformation in London's industrial
structure, from a city with a large manufacturing base to one based
primarily on business, financial, creative and other services, is
linked to a major change in its occupational structure. But, unlike
much of the literature, which argues that cities like London have
become increasingly socially polarised, it argues that London has
become more professionalised and has a shrinking manual workforce.
The changes in the industrial and occupational structure of London
have been linked to changes in its earnings and income structures.
The dominant feature of London has been an expansion of its high
earning groups and a marked increase in both earnings and income
inequality. The growth of this expanded new middle class has had
major impacts on the nature of the London housing market,
particularly in the growth of home ownership, rising prices and the
expansion of middle class gentrification across much of inner
London. This has been paralleled by the growing marginalisation of
the less skilled, the unemployed and various minority groups in the
council sector. These changes havereshaped the social structure and
social geography of London. They have made it a more unequal
city.
"Unequal City" relates to the literature on global cities. The book
has a wide sweep and summarises a wide range of literature on
occupational and industrial change, earnings and incomes and the
housing market and gentrification. It provides a wealth of original
data, figures, maps and tables and will be a valuable reference for
anyone interested in the changes that have reshaped the social
structure of London in recent decades.
East London has undergone dramatic changes over the last 30 years,
primarily as a result of London's large scale de-industrialisation
and the rise in its financial sector. Large parts of inner East
London remain deprived, but a once overwhelmingly white working
class area is now home to a more complex and mobile class and
ethnic mix. This topical book focuses on the aspirations of these
different groups and the strategies they have pursued about where
to live, driven in part by a concern to ensure a good education for
their children. The book will be essential reading for students and
academics in sociology, urban studies, geography and multicultural
studies.
This collection of readings draws on material from a wide range of
sources - from the past and present and from literature and
technology - and is concentrated on the areas which seem most
relevant to the planning of the future city - what is happening to
the city and what we can do about it. The readings have been
selected and organised to present the planning of the future city.
This book was first published in 1974.
East London has undergone dramatic changes over the last 30 years,
primarily as a result of London's large scale de-industrialisation
and the rise in its financial sector. Large parts of inner East
London remain deprived, but a once overwhelmingly white working
class area is now home to a more complex and mobile class and
ethnic mix. This topical book focuses on the aspirations of these
different groups and the strategies they have pursued about where
to live, driven in part by a concern to ensure a good education for
their children. The book will be essential reading for students and
academics in sociology, urban studies, geography and multicultural
studies.
This collection of readings draws on material from a wide range of
sources - from the past and present and from literature and
technology - and is concentrated on the areas which seem most
relevant to the planning of the future city - what is happening to
the city and what we can do about it. The readings have been
selected and organised to present the planning of the future city.
This book was first published in 1974.
Privatization has spread worldwide during the 1980s and 1990s, and
has significantly reshaped the balance between state and market in
many countries. This book provides a comparative political analysis
of the development, form, character and causes of privatization in
three countries: the UK, USA and France. The authors argue that
privatization is a political phenomenon and should be analyzed as
such, rather than being seen as an economic response to the growth
of the state and the cost of state provision. Privatization
frequently has explicit political goals, and has consequences which
redistribute costs and benefits to different groups. The book
presents a threefold typology of privatization policy - pragmatic,
tactical and systemic - and relates it to the experiences of USA,
France and UK respectively. It will be of interest to students and
scholars of politics, economics, public policy and business
studies, as well as policy-makers and consultants in the field of
privatization.
Privatization has spread worldwide during the 1980s and 1990s, reshaping the balance between state and market in many countries. This book provides a comparative political analysis of privatization in the UK, United States and France. The authors argue that privatization is a political phenomenon and should be analyzed as such, rather than as an economic response to the growth of the state and the cost of state provision. The book will be of interest to students of politics, economics, public policy and business studies, as well as to policy-makers and business consultants.
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