Routledge Housing Urban America - Sociology and Urban Studies

Explore the complex reality of life, liberty, and the pursuit of housing in the contemporary United States. This updated collection from Routledge examines the difficult quest for stable living conditions in an era where crime, urban blight, and capital decay impact the advantages of city life. As the American dream shifts toward the suburbs, the challenges facing our cities have become a central topic for both government policy and academic study. This edition provides an updated look at urban sociology through new introductory articles and essential papers. Readers can analyze critical issues such as discrimination in housing prices and mortgage lending. By providing a summary report of current findings, this book serves as a vital resource for understanding the social and economic forces shaping the American urban landscape today.