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Behind the Gates : Life, Security, and the Pursuit of Happiness in Fortress.

Explores the trend for the upper and middle classes to move into gated communities. It looks at what has sparked this phenomenon and what life is like inside these suburban fortresses.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Low, Setha
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: London : Routledge, 2003.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Book Cover; Title; Contents; ACKNOWLEDGMENTS; PROLOGUE; UNLOCKING THE GATED COMMUNITY; ARRIVING AT THE GATES; SEARCHING FOR COMMUNITY; RE-CREATING THE PAST; PROTECTING THE CHILDREN AND SAFETY FOR ALL; FEAR OF CRIME; FEAR OF OTHERS; NICENESS AND PROPERTY VALUES; PRIVATE GOVERNANCE, TAXES, AND MORAL MINIMALISM; EASING THE WAY TO RETIREMENT; DON'T FENCE ME IN; METHODS; RESIDENTIAL HISTORY INTERVIEW SCHEDULE; NOTES; BIBLIOGRAPHY; INDEX.