Housing by Voluntary Enterprise: Being Chiefly an Examination of the Arguments Concerning the Provis

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This book is a comprehensive examination of the issue of housing provision in late-19th century Britain. Written by James Parsons, a leading housing reformer of his time, it argues for a model of voluntary enterprise in which private individuals and organizations take responsibility for providing affordable and decent housing to the working classes. A fascinating historical document, this book sheds light on a critical issue that remains relevant to this day.