Peter King is a pioneer in the area of social philosophy and housing. His main research interest has been to differentiate how housing is used at the individual level from the manner it is perceived as a social or collective entity. He is the author of five previous books, which explore various aspects of housing, including A Social Philosophy of Housing (2003). He is a Reader in Housing and Social Philosophy at the Centre for Comparative Housing Research, De Montfort University.

• Introduction: Looking Out and Looking In  1. What is Dwelling?  2. Privacy: When Dwelling Closes In on Itself  3. A Brick Box or a Velvet Case?  4. Talking about Houses  5. Ripples: Sharing, Learning, Reaching Out  6. Want it, Have it!  7. Fear and the Comfort of the Mundane  8. Loss  Conclusions: The Stopping Place

'King provides an inventive and at times fascinating discussion into aspects of the home ... adopting a refreshingly original persepective ... the book is well-written, honest and thought-provoking.' - Urban Studies

Peter King is a pioneer in the area of social philosophy and housing. His main research interest has been to differentiate how housing is used at the individual level from the manner it is perceived as a social or collective entity. He is the author of five previous books, which explore various aspects of housing, including A Social Philosophy of Housing (2003). He is a Reader in Housing and Social Philosophy at the Centre for Comparative Housing Research, De Montfort University.

• Introduction: Looking Out and Looking In  1. What is Dwelling?  2. Privacy: When Dwelling Closes In on Itself  3. A Brick Box or a Velvet Case?  4. Talking about Houses  5. Ripples: Sharing, Learning, Reaching Out  6. Want it, Have it!  7. Fear and the Comfort of the Mundane  8. Loss  Conclusions: The Stopping Place

'King provides an inventive and at times fascinating discussion into aspects of the home ... adopting a refreshingly original persepective ... the book is well-written, honest and thought-provoking.' - Urban Studies

Peter King is a pioneer in the area of social philosophy and housing. His main research interest has been to differentiate how housing is used at the individual level from the manner it is perceived as a social or collective entity. He is the author of five previous books, which explore various aspects of housing, including A Social Philosophy of Housing (2003). He is a Reader in Housing and Social Philosophy at the Centre for Comparative Housing Research, De Montfort University.

• Introduction: Looking Out and Looking In  1. What is Dwelling?  2. Privacy: When Dwelling Closes In on Itself  3. A Brick Box or a Velvet Case?  4. Talking about Houses  5. Ripples: Sharing, Learning, Reaching Out  6. Want it, Have it!  7. Fear and the Comfort of the Mundane  8. Loss  Conclusions: The Stopping Place

'King provides an inventive and at times fascinating discussion into aspects of the home ... adopting a refreshingly original persepective ... the book is well-written, honest and thought-provoking.' - Urban Studies