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Behind the gates

Low, Setha M.

Behind the gates life, security, and the pursuit of happiness in fortress America / [electronic resource] : Setha Low. - New York : Routledge, 2003. - xi, 275 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 251-262) and index.

Unlocking the gated community -- Arriving at the gate -- 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.




Electronic reproduction.
[London, Eng. :
Taylor and Francis,
2010].
PDF file created from digital scan of print book.

9780203491256 (e-book : PDF)

2002036620


Gated communities--United States.
Community life--United States.


Electronic books.

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