Housing in Britain: The Post-War Experience

Housing in Britain was written to provide an authoritative review of housing in Britain, exploring the many aspects of 'housing as a matter of state policy, a commodity with a certain market for its sale and exchange, and an essential item with rules regulating access and eligibility. It also examines the institutions involved in the British housing market and the redistributive consequences of housing-market processes and state housing policy.

Format: Hardback
Length: 270 pages
Publication date: 01 December 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Housing in Britain, first published in 1982, emerged at a pivotal juncture when housing policy commanded significant attention in the press and political discourse. The book's purpose was to offer an authoritative and comprehensive examination of the state of housing in the United Kingdom.

This comprehensive work serves as an invaluable introduction to the significant policy shifts that occurred from 1945 to the year of publication. It delves into various facets of housing, encompassing its role as a matter of state policy, a commodity with a defined market, an essential item subject to regulations governing access and eligibility, and a vital component of social life. Special emphasis is placed on the institutions that shape the British housing market, as well as the redistributive consequences of housing-market processes and state housing policies.

Housing in Britain will captivate readers with a keen interest in the history of British housing policy and debates, as well as the broader history of social policy in the United Kingdom. Its insightful analysis and comprehensive coverage make it an essential resource for scholars, researchers, policymakers, and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the complex dynamics of housing in Britain.

Weight: 667g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367744731