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Keith Hoggart

A Contrived Countryside: The Governance of Rural Housing in England 1900-74

A Contrived Countryside: The Governance of Rural Housing in England 1900-74

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This book explores how governance regimes before the 1970s suppressed rural prospects of housing improvement and created conditions for middle-class capture, highlighting neglected principles in national governance and offering evidence and conclusions that challenge mainstream assumptions in public policy, housing, rural studies, and planning.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 555 pages
Publication date: 29 March 2022
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG


This book delves into the historical dynamics of governance regimes before the 1970s, shedding light on their profound impact on rural housing prospects and facilitating the ascent of the middle class. By utilizing original archival sources, the author intricately uncovers the intricate web of local and national policy processes, unveiling the underlying factors contributing to weak rural housing performances. The study reveals that national governance regimes hold a greater sway over rural housing outcomes than mere local underperformance. By examining "behind the scenes" of policymaking, the book highlights neglected principles in national governance and underscores the crucial importance of investigating rural housing in understanding the broader national landscape. With fresh insights and a novel analytical perspective, this volume presents evidence and conclusions that challenge prevailing assumptions in public policy, housing, rural studies, and planning.

This book explores the historical dynamics of governance regimes before the 1970s, shedding light on their profound impact on rural housing prospects and facilitating the ascent of the middle class. By utilizing original archival sources, the author intricately uncovers the intricate web of local and national policy processes, unveiling the underlying factors contributing to weak rural housing performances. The study reveals that national governance regimes hold a greater sway over rural housing outcomes than mere local underperformance. By examining "behind the scenes" of policymaking, the book highlights neglected principles in national governance and underscores the crucial importance of investigating rural housing in understanding the broader national landscape. With fresh insights and a novel analytical perspective, this volume presents evidence and conclusions that challenge prevailing assumptions in public policy, housing, rural studies, and planning.

Weight: 884g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030626532
Edition number: 1st ed. 2021

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