Stacked Decks: Building Inspectors and the Reproduction of Urban Inequality
by Bartram, Robin
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Though we rarely see them at work, building inspectors have the power to significantly shape our lives through their discretionary decisions. The building inspectors of Chicago are at the heart of sociologist Robin Bartram's analysis of how individuals impact-or attempt to impact-housing inequality. In Stacked Decks, she reveals surprising patterns in the judgment calls inspectors make when deciding whom to cite for building code violations. These predominantly white, male inspectors largely recognize that they work within an unequal housing landscape that systematically disadvantages poor people and people of color through redlining, property taxes, and city spending that favor wealthy neighborhoods. Stacked Decks illustrates the uphill battle inspectors face when trying to change a housing system that works against those with the fewest resources.
Product Details
- University of Chicago Pre Brand
- Aug 19, 2022 Pub Date:
- 0226821145 ISBN-10:
- 9780226821146 ISBN-13:
- 240.0 pages Paperback
- English Language
- 9 in * 0.79 in * 6 in Dimensions:
- 1 lb Weight:
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