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This authoritative resource brings into focus the many and important connections among the different disciplines in the field of housing - planning, architecture, social sciences, environmental design, business law and others. The Encyclopedia of Housing assists in the conceptualization of housing problems and outlines methods for studying and resolving them. While much of the work focuses on the USA, there are also essays on housing in Weste...

Exploring the lessons that can be drawn from the United States's experience in providing affordable, low-cost housing, this book reviews recent developments in the US regarding such provision. Topics covered include: the changing role of the federal government, greater responsibility of state and local government, and innovative financial mechanisms. The book comprises case studies of success stories. A conclusion weaves together the strands d...

Aims to provide the raw materials for undertaking comparative studies of housing issues and policy problems, which vary from country to country. The book aims to demonstrate that housing is an integral part of a nation's financial system, social structure and political apparatus.