About the book
How finance and politics have caused the global housing crisis
The most comprehensive survey of the current crisis, Urban Warfare charts how the financial crisis and wider urban politics have left millions homeless and in financial desperation across the world.
The financialization of housing has become a global catastrophe, leaving millions desperate and homeless. Since the 2008 financial collapse, models of home ownership, originating in the US and UK, are being exported around the world. Using examples from across the globe, Rolnik shows how our cities have been sold to construction companies and banks, while supported by government-facilitated schemes, such as “the right to buy” subsidies and micro-financing. Our homes and neighbourhoods have become the “last subprime frontiers of capitalism,” organised by those who benefit the most.
Editions of Urban Warfare
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781788733007
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781788731607
- EBook
- ISBN 9781788731614
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How finance and politics have caused the global housing crisis
The most comprehensive survey of the current crisis, Urban Warfare charts how the financial crisis and wider urban politics have left millions homeless and in financial desperation across the world.
The financialization of housing has become a global catastrophe, leaving millions desperate and homeless. Since the 2008 financial collapse, models of home ownership, originating in the US and UK, are being exported around the world. Using examples from across the globe, Rolnik shows how our cities have been sold to construction companies and banks, while supported by government-facilitated schemes, such as “the right to buy” subsidies and micro-financing. Our homes and neighbourhoods have become the “last subprime frontiers of capitalism,” organised by those who benefit the most.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Urban Warfare about?
How finance and politics have caused the global housing crisis
The most comprehensive survey of the current crisis, Urban Warfare charts how the financial crisis and wider urban politics have left millions homeless and in financial desperation across the world.
The financialization of housing has become a global catastrophe, leaving millions desperate and homeless. Since the 2008 financial collapse, models of home ownership, originating in the US and UK, are being exported around the world. Using examples from across the globe, Rolnik shows how our cities have been sold to construction companies and banks, while supported by government-facilitated schemes, such as “the right to buy” subsidies and micro-financing. Our homes and neighbourhoods have become the “last subprime frontiers of capitalism,” organised by those who benefit the most.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Urban Warfare?
Earth Sciences, Geography, Environment, Planning > Regional and area planning > Urban and municipal planning and policy
Where can I read a sample of Urban Warfare?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781788733007
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Urban Warfare?
Raquel Rolnik
Who is the Publisher of the book Urban Warfare?
Verso Books
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Urban Warfare is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781788733007) and paperback(ISBN 9781788731607) and ebook(ISBN 9781788731614)
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