To date, there has been no comprehensive analysis of the disperse research on the squatters' movement in Europe.　 In The Right to Squat the City: Squatters, Housing Struggles and Urban Politics, Miguel A. Martinez Lopez presents a critical review of the current theoretical contributions on squatting and of the historical development of the movements in European cities according to their major social, political and spatial dimensions.　

Comparing cities, contexts, and the achievements of the squatters' movements, this book presents the view that...

To date, there has been no comprehensive analysis of the disperse research on the squatters' movement in Europe.　 In The Right to Squat the City: Squatters, Housing Struggles and Urban Politics, Miguel A. Martinez Lopez presents a critical review of the current theoretical contributions on squatting and of the historical development of the movements in European cities according to their major social, political and spatial dimensions.　

Comparing cities, contexts, and the achievements of the squatters' movements, this book presents the view that...

Housing, Care and Inheritance draws on the author's long-standing research into housing issues surrounding the ageing society, a phenomenon which is now a concern in many mature economies. If an adult child provides care for their elderly parent, should that person be rewarded? If so, should they inherit their parent's house or a larger share of the assets? The 'generational contract' is often influenced by cultural norms, family traditions, social policy and housing market, so it is negotiated differently in different societies and at different times. Such generational contract is however...