Introduction to Housing

“Introduction to Housing is the A to Z on the social, political, and economic dimensions of housing. It is encyclopedic in its scope, providing a combination of foundational knowledge about housing while also covering a number of specialized topics in depth. Written in a clear, accessible style, the book features the work of top experts in the field. Introduction to Housing is a one-stop shop for housing students and instructors, covering housing from the household scale to the global, from market to community perspectives.”

Edward G. Goetz, Ph.D., Professor, University of Minnesota and Author of The One-Way Street of Integration: Fair Housing and the Pursuit of Racial Justice in American Cities (Cornell University Press)

“Introduction to Housing is a comprehensive treatment of housing policy in the US and globally. Chapters reach back in history to explain how today’s housing policy is rooted in colonial systems, outlining housing’s complex financing and social impacts, including the racial dynamics of housing and its intertwined relationship to the economy, health, and disaster planning. Anyone wanting to understand housing policy beginning to end should read this book.”

Rachel Garshick Kleit, Ph.D., Professor, The Ohio State University

“Introduction to Housing is an essential resource for students and experts alike. This collection of comprehensive, succinct and jargon-free essays covers the full gamut of housing issues in the United States and provides important insights internationally as well.”

Alex Schwartz, Ph.D., Professor, The New School, Author of Housing Policy in the United States (Routledge)

“In an exceptionally well-presented, organized, and accessible volume, the editors of Introduction to Housing have assembled an excellent and diverse group of housing policy scholars from around the world to provide a nuanced and comprehensive introduction to the rich and complex topic of housing with helpful international comparisons. I highly recommend it!”

Vinit Mukhija, Ph.D., Professor, UCLA, Author of Remaking the American Dream: The Informal and Formal Transformation of Single-Family Housing Cities (The MIT Press)

Katrin B. Anacker is a professor at the Schar School of Policy and Government at George Mason University in Arlington, Virginia.

Andrew T. Carswell serves as professor in the Department of Financial Planning, Housing, and Consumer Economics at the University of Georgia.

Sarah D. Kirby is an assistant director for North Carolina State University Extension, professor, and family and consumer sciences program leader in the Department of Agricultural and Human Sciences.