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Academic Year 2005/2006

Housing and Public Policy
SOC 271 SP
Clusters:

Urban Studies

Since World War II, housing has undergone a series of radical transformations in the United States, from the rise of the suburbs in the 50s to today's crisis of homelessness for millions. This course will explore the role of government and public policy in this transformation and seek to create a model of what public policy concerning housing should be in the 21st century.

MAJOR READINGS

Rosenthal, Rob; HOMELESS IN PARADISE
Stone, Michael; SHELTER POVERTY
Hayden, Delores, REDESIGNING THE AMERICAN DREAM
Bratt, Hartman & Meyers on: CRITICAL PERSPECTIVES ON HOUSING

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Three housing plans for the City of Middletown, written from different perspectives.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: SBS SOC    Grading Mode: Graded   

Prerequisites: SOC151 Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-30-2006

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