Now in its third edition, the highly successful Housing Policy: An Introduction has been thoroughly updated to include the latest legislation together with an analysis of the effects of the recession on housing policy. The book has been completely reworked to take account of new trends in housing policy, providing the ideal introduction to the area covering housebuilding, rehabilitation, local authority and private rented housing together with housing associations and owner- occupation. The book now also expands on new topical issues such as homelessness, gender, equal opportunities, race, age, singleparent families together with a look at the situation in Europe. This book is ideal for the student tackling housing policy, offering withat all levels. It used practical examples to offer all-round grounding in policy for those taking qualifications in housing, urban studies, social policy and social administration.