Introduction to Housing (2nd Edition)

Editor: Katrin B. Anacker

Publisher: University of Georgia Press

Publication Date: June 1, 2018

ISBN-13: 978-0820349695

Edition: 2nd Edition

Introduction to Housing serves as a foundational text for understanding the multifaceted world of housing, design, homeownership, and policy. This second edition has been comprehensively revised to reflect the dramatic shifts in the United States housing market during and after the Great Recession, providing an up-to-date analysis of the industry’s movement toward recovery. The book focuses on the complexities of housing-related issues, fostering a deep understanding of how housing intersects with national economic factors and evolving public policies.

The volume features contributions from a diverse group of housing experts with specialized knowledge in the field. Together, they offer insightful commentary on the physical, social, psychological, economic, and policy issues that define the current housing landscape both in the United States and abroad. By exploring these various dimensions, the text identifies the primary challenges facing the sector today while proposing innovative solutions for the future of residential environments.