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The book explores the phenomenon of affluent second homeowners reshaping both rural and urban landscapes in America, particularly since the pandemic. It examines how these individuals, primarily from the upper-middle class, invest in second homes driven by a sense of place-identity, which influences their connection to these locations. Through extensive interviews and field research, the author highlights the social and political tensions arising from this trend, revealing how it exacerbates inequalities and alters community dynamics without fostering genuine local engagement.
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Privileging Place, Meaghan Stiman
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- Released
- 2024
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- Title
- Privileging Place
- Subtitle
- How Second Homeowners Transform Communities and Themselves
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Meaghan Stiman
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Released
- 2024
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 240
- ISBN13
- 9780691240787
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Maps & Travel, Hobby, Travel
- Rating
- 4.5 out of 5
- Description
- The book explores the phenomenon of affluent second homeowners reshaping both rural and urban landscapes in America, particularly since the pandemic. It examines how these individuals, primarily from the upper-middle class, invest in second homes driven by a sense of place-identity, which influences their connection to these locations. Through extensive interviews and field research, the author highlights the social and political tensions arising from this trend, revealing how it exacerbates inequalities and alters community dynamics without fostering genuine local engagement.