Hanley, Lynsey
Estates: An Intimate History
- ISBN 13:
- 9781783788651
- author:
- Hanley, Lynsey
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Granta Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 336
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 1.5 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- History, Europe, Great Britain,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 6 working days
Description
Estates: An Intimate History Lynsey Hanley's memoir and social history explores the rise and decline of council estates in Britain, a century ago. Born and raised on one of Europe's largest council estates, Hanley draws on her own experiences to recount the story of social housing's adoption as a fundamental right and its subsequent decline. Through the lens of shifting urban planning trends and changing government policies, Hanley sheds light on the lives of millions of people who live on council estates, often left out of the argument. This vivid and engaging book offers a unique perspective on a corner of British society that has been left in the dark. By combining memoir and social history, Hanley creates a compelling narrative that illuminates the complexities of social housing and its impact on communities.
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