Description
Book Synopsis: A landmark volume about the importance of housing in social life. In 1947, the president of the American Sociological Association, Louis Wirth, argued for the importance of housing as a field of sociological research. Now, seventy-five years later, the sociology of housing has still not developed as a distinct subfield, leaving efforts to understand housing's place in society to other disciplines, such as economics and urban planning. With this volume, the editors and contributors solidify the importance of housing studies within the discipline of sociology by tackling topics like racial segregation, housing instability, the supply of affordable housing, and the process of eviction. In doing so, they showcase the very best traditions of sociology: they draw on diverse methodologies, present unique field sites and data sources, and foreground a range of theoretical approaches to elucidate the relationships between contemporary housing, public policy, and key social outcomes. The Sociology of Housing is a landmark volume that will be used by researchers and students alike to define this growing subfield, map continued directions for research, and center sociologists in interdisciplinary conversations about housing.
Details
Are you curious about how homes shape our social lives? Look no further than "The Sociology of Housing: How Homes Shape Our Social Lives." This groundbreaking book, endorsed by the American Sociological Association, explores the intricate connections between housing and society. With a research-driven approach, this volume solidifies the importance of housing studies within sociology and sheds light on issues like racial segregation, housing instability, affordable housing, and eviction.
"The Sociology of Housing" goes beyond the boundaries of economics and urban planning, unearthing the social intricacies surrounding our dwellings. By drawing on diverse methodologies, presenting unique field sites and data sources, and employing a range of theoretical approaches, this book highlights the critical relationships between housing, public policy, and key social outcomes.
Whether you're a researcher or a student, "The Sociology of Housing" serves as a compass to navigate the evolving subfield and guides you towards continued directions for research. As a reader, you'll also be at the forefront of interdisciplinary conversations about housing, firmly placing sociologists in the center of the discourse. Don't miss out on this landmark volume that will shape the future of housing studies.
Get your copy of "The Sociology of Housing: How Homes Shape Our Social Lives" now and embark on a journey to unravel the hidden dynamics of housing in society. It's time to redefine our understanding of homes, communities, and the sociological tapestry that binds us together.
Discover More Best Sellers in Social Sciences
Shop Social Sciences
The New Cambridge History of American Foreign Relations
$36.99
Social Sciences - The New Cambridge History of American Foreign Relations
Psychology: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
$11.95
Social Sciences - Psychology: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
Empowerment Series: An Introduction to the Profession of Social Work
$70.00
Social Sciences - Empowerment Series: An Introduction to the Profession of Social Work
Psychodynamic Supervision: Perspectives for the Supervisor and the Supervisee
$66.61
Social Sciences - Psychodynamic Supervision: Perspectives for the Supervisor and the Supervisee
Advancing Psychotherapy for the Next Generation
$39.07
Social Sciences - Advancing Psychotherapy for the Next Generation
$117.71
Social Sciences - Speaking of Violence: The Politics and Poetics of Narrative in Conflict Resolution (Explorations in Narrative Psychology)
Health Care for Some: Rights and Rationing in the United States since 1930
$17.50
Social Sciences - Health Care for Some: Rights and Rationing in the United States since 1930
