Established as the leading text in the field, this thoroughly revised and updated edition provides a comprehensive account of the current issues, set in a clear historical context. It assesses the legacy of eighteen years of Conservative governments and the initial policy impact of New Labour and the problems and challenges it now confronts. This book remains essential reading for all who wish to understand and contribute to determining the pace and direction of change in housing into the twenty-first century.

PETER MALPASS is Professor of Housing Policy at the University of the West of England, Bristol, UK.

Guide to Reading the Book
Introduction: Analysing Housing Policy
The Origins of Housing Policy
Housing and the State 1914-39
The Changing Emphasis of Housing Policy 1945-79
New Policies and Changing Issues: Housing since 1979
The Policy Context
The Administrative Framework
The Financial Framework
The Policy Process
Local Policy-Making
From Policy to Practice: The Management of Housing
Evaluating Housing Policies
Conclusion
Guide to Further Reading.