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Housing and social policy: contemporary themes and critical perspectives
- Authors:
- SOMERVILLE Peter, SPRINGINGS Nigel, (eds.)
- Publisher:
- Routledge
- Publication year:
- 2005
- Pagination:
- 264p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This book looks at the changing nature of housing policy in the UK and how it relates to the economy and society generally. Contributors to the book consider the effects of market forces and state action on low-income households, different social classes, women, minority ethnic groups, and disabled people. It is argued that housing is a key focus for economic development, for social justice, for everyday lived experience, for class struggle, for gender and racial divisions, for organising the life course, and for physical and social regeneration.
Housing, social policy and difference: disability, ethnicity, gender and housing
- Authors:
- HARRISON Malcolm, DAVIS Cathy
- Publisher:
- Policy Press
- Publication year:
- 2001
- Pagination:
- 156p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Bristol
Examines issues of disability, ethnicity and gender in housing policies and practice. Begins by discussing the interplay between difference, agency and structural factors, noting the broad features of housing trends, policies and experiences. Specific chapters consider disability, race and gender. A final chapter draws the conclusion that housing practices and experiences are diverse, but social regulation still constrains individuals' choices in powerful ways.
Homes for London's women
- Authors:
- BELCHER Zoe, FIELD Sharon
- Publisher:
- Greater London Authority
- Publication year:
- 2001
- Pagination:
- 96p.biblog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Provides information on the housing situation in London and the ongoing work of key women's organisations across the capital. Sets out a list of actions to tackle some of the issues relating to housing problems faced by Women in London. Contents include: women experiencing domestic violence; older women; black and minority ethnic women; refugee and asylum seeking women; women leaving care; keyworkers; disabled women; homeless women; lone mothers; young mothers; women leaving prison; lesbians.
Disabling barriers: enabling environments
- Editors:
- SWAIN John, et al
- Publisher:
- Sage/Open University
- Publication year:
- 1993
- Pagination:
- 319p.,bibliogs.
- Place of publication:
- London
Argues that 'disability' is caused by the way society is organised and that numerous social, structural and economic barriers deny people with disabilities the opportunity of full citizenship and equal opportunities. Critically reviews professional practice and describes alternative models of support which give disabled people control over their own lives.
London in need: a review of needs, policy and legislation facing London
- Author:
- LONDON RESEARCH CENTRE
- Publisher:
- London Research Centre
- Publication year:
- 1989
- Pagination:
- 107p., tables.
- Place of publication:
- London
Provides detailed coverage of recent legislation and the effects of that legislation on groups within London and implications for services provided by voluntary organisations.
Housing and social work, the BASW green paper: a consultative report
- Editor:
- McCARTHY Michael
- Publisher:
- British Association of Social Workers
- Publication year:
- 1985
- Pagination:
- 79p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Birmingham
Public issues, private pain: poverty, social work and social policy
- Editors:
- BECKER Saul, MacPHERSON Stewart
- Publisher:
- Social Services Insight
- Publication year:
- 1988
- Pagination:
- 380p., tables, bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London