A Contrived Countryside

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Exploring the impact of governance regimes on rural housing before the 1970s, this book reveals how national policies suppressed housing improvements and favored middle-class interests. Utilizing original archival sources, it demonstrates that weak rural housing outcomes are primarily linked to national governance rather than local failures. By examining the intricacies of policy processes, it uncovers overlooked principles in governance and argues that understanding rural housing is essential for grasping broader national issues, challenging conventional views in public policy and planning.