Books & ideas

Paris for Sale

Loïc Bonneval — 2017-10-26T07:00:00Z

Which actors are responsible for creating housing markets? A recent book looks at how Parisian real estate changed in the late nineteenth century, revealing how the property boom radically altered relationships to the city.

Providing Fair Access to Housing

Stéphane Füzesséry & Nathalie Roseau — 2013-06-06T08:19:23Z

Is there not a contradiction between the aims of sustainable urban development, which inflates the cost of housing, and the requirements of fairness in access to housing? Analysing the situation in France and comparing it to neighbouring European countries, Vincent Renard provides answers to this question.

The Three Ages of Conflict in Voluntary Associations

Axelle Brodiez-Dolino — 2012-03-08T09:50:27Z

The history of Emmaüs, a major movement against homelessness made famous by its charismatic leader, Abbot Pierre, is representative of postwar voluntary solidarity associations in France. By describing the stages of its development, Axelle Brodiez-Dolino proposes a typology of conflicts in the voluntary organizations sector.

Housing: Helping Those Who Really Need It

David Bornstein & Pauline Peretz — 2012-02-24T09:52:36Z

It is neither simple nor cheap for French people to find housing, especially if they are young. This fuels social inequalities and recent programs, with their emphasis on homeownership, have made things worse. For sociologist Fanny Bugeja, making it possible for everyone to have, but not necessarily to own, a home should be a national priority.