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Housing the poor on the African continent : reconsidering Ubuntu philosophy / edited by Mfundo Mandla Masuku, Oliver Mtapuri and Primrose Thandekile Sabela.
- Format:
- Book
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Low-income housing.
- Ubuntu (Philosophy).
- Housing policy.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (267 pages)
- Place of Publication:
- Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England : Cambridge Scholars Publishing, [2022]
- Summary:
- This book explores the circumstances surrounding state-provided, low-cost housing for people at the lower end of the housing market in Africa. It deploys Ubuntu philosophy to unpack the provision of housing security to citizens, arguing that interpreting housing rights within Ubuntu philosophy recognises the spirit of reciprocity and collective solidarity as fundamental to meeting the housing needs of low-income groups. In essence, the volume reflects on the values of Ubuntu and informs both policy and practice by guiding policymakers, researchers, and practitioners with the episteme of basic human rights and the Ubuntu philosophy. It pointedly grapples with issues that resonate with efforts by African governments to protect vulnerable citizens from multidimensional poverty, homelessness, gender-neutral policies, and self-help housing schemes. The book's insights raise red flags concerning the realisation of Ubuntu as a vehicle earmarked to deliver adequate and sustainable housing delivery outcomes. The volume is a must-read for academics, researchers, practitioners, government officials, and leaders from various sectors.
- Contents:
- Intro
- Table of Contents
- Contributors
- Chapter 1
- Chapter 2
- Chapter 3
- Chapter 4
- Chapter 5
- Chapter 6
- Chapter 7
- Chapter 8
- Chapter 9
- Chapter 10
- Chapter 11
- Chapter 12
- Chapter 13.
- Notes:
- Description based on print version record.
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Other Format:
- Print version: Masuku, Mfundo Mandla Housing the Poor on the African Continent
- ISBN:
- 1-5275-8953-6
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