The Housing Bias: Rethinking Land Use Laws for a Diverse New America

by P. Boudreaux

Overview

Arguing that our laws are skewed to benefit entrenched homeowners, at the expense of newcomers and lower-income households, this book advocates both for libertarian ideals and for social justice - an unusual and revealing combination.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780230110502
Publisher:	Palgrave Macmillan US
Publication date:	06/24/2011
Edition description:	2011
Pages:	216
Product dimensions:	5.70(w) x 8.40(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

PAUL BOUDREAUX is Professor of Law and LeRoy Highbaugh Research Chair at Stetson University College of Law, Florida, USA.

Table of Contents

Introduction: The Housing Bias: The Last Privilege of Affluent Americans The Third Battle of Manassas Public Uses and Abuses: Eminent Domain in and Around the Empire State Side Trip: Mount Laurel and the Fair Share Guarding the Rural Myth in Michigan Filling In the World's Biggest Suburb: Los Angeles Conclusion: Overcoming the Housing Bias for 21st Century America

Editorial Reviews

"This book presents a very unique way of approaching real world examples of different zoning situations. A smooth and easy read with a variety of interesting anecdotes and examples." - Chad Emerson, Professor of Law, Faulkner University, Jones School of Law

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