Advanced Introduction to Gentrification (Elgar Advanced Introductions series) - Softcover

Hamnett, Chris

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1839106875 ISBN 13: 9781839106873

Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing, 2021

Synopsis

Elgar Advanced Introductions are stimulating and thoughtful introductions to major fields in the social sciences, business and law, expertly written by the world’s leading scholars. Designed to be accessible yet rigorous, they offer concise and lucid surveys of the substantive and policy issues associated with discrete subject areas.

Analysing the causes and effects of widespread gentrification, this Advanced Introduction provides an innovative insight into the global debate instigated by this process. Examining the impact of gentrification on lower income groups and other issues, Chris Hamnett discusses research into the socio-economic causes and effects of gentrification in a variety of cities worldwide.

Key features include:

• A detailed examination of both contemporary and historical sources


• Exploration of the history, geography and development of gentrification and some of its more recent forms


• Chapters covering a selection of central topics including urban displacement and social class change.

Composed of succinct but highly informative chapters, this engaging Advanced Introduction will prove to be an essential read for urban geography, urban studies and planning students as well as scholars with a particular interest in urban sociology and social policy.

About this title

About the Author

Chris Hamnett, Emeritus Professor, Department of Geography, King's College London and Visiting Professor, Department of Urban Planning and Management, Renmin University of China, Beijing, China

Edition details

• Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
• Publication date: 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1839106875
• ISBN 13: 9781839106873
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 160