A Contrived Countryside

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The book explores how governance regimes prior to the 1970s hindered rural housing improvements and favored middle-class interests. Utilizing original archival sources, it reveals that poor rural housing outcomes are more attributable to national governance than to local failures. By examining policy processes, it uncovers overlooked principles in national governance and emphasizes the importance of rural housing in understanding broader national issues. The work provides fresh insights and challenges conventional views in public policy, housing, and rural studies.