Housing in the United States The Basics
Synopsis
Housing matters to people, be they owner, renter, housing provider, homeless individual, housing professional, or policymaker. Housing in the United States: The Basics offers an accessible introduction to key concepts and issues in housing—and a concise overview of the programs that affect housing choices, affordability, and access in the United States today. Part I covers the fundamentals of housing: households, housing units, and neighborhoods; housing as basic need vs. human right; supply and demand; construction, rehabilitation, and renovation; and demographic, socioeconomic, and cultural trends. Part II focuses on housing policy and its evolution from the early 20th century, through the Great Recession to the present day; policies related to owner- and renter-occupied housing; tax policies and expenditures; place- and people-based programs; and shortages of affordable housing.Written in a clear and engaging style, this guide allows readers to quickly grasp the complex range of policies, programs, and factors that shape the housing landscape. Essential reading for students, community advocates, homebuyers/renters, and professionals with an interest in housing, it also serves as an ideal text for introductory courses in urban planning, urban studies, sociology, public administration, architecture, and real estate.This book provides a valuable and practical foundation for informed housing discussions at the kitchen table, in the classroom, at work, or on Capitol Hill.Book details
- Series:
- The Basics
- Author:
- Katrin B. Anacker
- ISBN:
- 9781040011492
- Related ISBNs:
- 9781032657639, 9781032655710, 9781032657646, 9781040011447
- Publisher:
- CRC Press
- Pages:
- N/A
- Reading age:
- Not specified
- Includes images:
- Yes
- Date of addition:
- 2024-04-04
- Usage restrictions:
- Copyright
- Copyright date:
- 2024
- Copyright by:
- Katrin B. Anacker
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Categories:
- Art and Architecture, Business and Finance, Home and Garden, Law, Legal Issues and Ethics, Nonfiction, Politics and Government