{"product_id":"9781849956154","title":"Homes by Association: 50 years of housing associations in Scotland","description":"\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor\/Contributor(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003eTaylor, Mary\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhittles Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8\/24\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003ePaperback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003eNEW\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003eHomes by Association\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e gives readers a clear, engaging understanding of the origins and progression of housing associations in Scotland since the 1970s, before and after devolution.\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eWhether you work in housing, policy, community development, or are simply interested in how not-for-profit organisations can deliver public good, this book helps you make sense of a sector that now boasts nearly 150 associations providing homes for around half a million people across Scotland. You will gain insight into how associations evolved from small, often community-led initiatives into diverse, professional organisations operating in cities, towns, rural areas and islands, and across every type of housing imaginable, meeting some of the highest standards possible. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eBy tracing the story from the 1970s to the present day, the book shows how housing associations responded to social change, devolution, privatisation and shifting public expectations. The reader will see what has worked, what hasn’t, and how values such as community control, accountability and social purpose have been sustained while organisations have grown in scale and complexity. Associations are not-for-profit businesses with a social purpose, often registered as charities and rooted in communities. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe structure of the book supports understanding and reflection:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart One helps you understand the origins of housing associations, exploring key developments such as independent living, rehabilitation of tenements, rural communities, and community ownership in all its guises.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart Two distils practical lessons from successful associations, focusing on the three key ingredients of committed, competent people using money to make great buildings and homes.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe final chapter brings everything together and equips you to think critically about the future - asking big questions about size, regulation, renewal and what sustains these businesses now and in future.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy this book is valuable for readers\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eWritten by people who have researched, managed and worked inside this sector so can offer informed, real-world perspectives\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eClear and accessible, with minimal jargon and a critical but constructive approach\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEnriched with photographs, case examples and insights from leading practitioners, backed up by published material and data on recent trends and statistics\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides a timely, practical look at a not-for-profit model sector contributing to public good, offering positive business and governance model given the crisis of public services in many places today.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHomes by Association\u003c\/i\u003e helps readers understand not just what housing associations are, but what they can teach us about resilient organisations, community-focused leadership and building homes—and systems—that last.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e","brand":"Whittles Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48203223335167,"sku":"9781849956154","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0452\/0886\/2873\/files\/Jacket_abe725df-312d-4553-a0f3-d5fec5aaae69.jpg?v=1771606375","url":"https:\/\/massivebookshop.com\/de\/products\/9781849956154","provider":"MASSIVE BOOKSHOP","version":"1.0","type":"link"}