The Gentrification Reader - Paperback

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Report copyright infringementby Loretta Lees (Editor), Tom Slater (Editor), Elvin Wyly (Editor)Gentrification remains a subject of heated debate in the public realm as well as scho larly and policy circles. This Reader brings together the classic writings and contemporary literature that has helped to define the field, changed the direction of how it is studied and illustrated the points of conflict and consensus that are distinctive of gentrification research. Covering everything from the theories of gentrification through to analysis of state-led policies and community resistance to those polices, this is an unparalleled collection of influential writings on a contentious contemporary issue. With insightful commentary from the editors, who are themselves internationally renowned experts in the field, this is essential reading for students of urban planning, geography, urban studies, sociology and housing studies.Author BiographyLoretta Lees is Professor of Human Geography at King's College London, UK. Tom Slater is Lecturer in Human Geography at the University of Edinburgh, UK. Elvin Wyly is Associate Professor of Geography at the University of British Columbia, Canada. Number of Pages: 648 Dimensions: 1.5 x 9.6 x 7.5 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: April 26, 2010 Show more