The Housing Problem, in War and in Peace (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Charles Harris Whitaker

9780656374755: The Housing Problem, in War and in Peace (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0656374756 ISBN 13: 9780656374755

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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What is a house? A wartime analysis of how shelter became a nation’s essential asset.

This book examines how England’s massive housing program grew from urgent needs into a lasting social and economic issue. It argues that building permanent, decent homes for workers was central to wartime strength and postwar stability. The discussion compares national strategies, planning approaches, and the surprising role of government in shaping housing as a public good rather than a private commodity.

What you will experience

A clear look at why housing for workers became a priority during war and how it affected industry and morale.
Explanations of key ideas like the unearned increment in land value and the financing of large-scale housing.
Discussions of planning, governance, and policy steps needed to make good housing widely available.
Practical considerations for reconciling wages, land use, and housing costs in a growing economy.

Ideal for readers of history, urban policy, and economic reform who want a concise view of how housing influenced national strength and future planning.

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