Outputs (2)

The meanings of home (2012)
Book Chapter
Fox O’Mahony, L. (2012). The meanings of home. In S. Smith, M. Elsinga, L. Fox O’Mahony, S. Ong, & S. Wachter (Eds.), International encyclopedia of housing and home (231-239). Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/b978-0-08-047163-1.00367-2

The meaning of ‘home’ has attracted considerable critical attention in recent years. The study of home has yielded an extensive literature and several leading journals – for example, Social Research (1991); New Formations (1992); Women’s Studies Inte... Read More about The meanings of home.

Home Equity and Ageing Owners: Between Risk and Regulation (2012)
Book
Fox O’Mahony, L. (2012). Home Equity and Ageing Owners: Between Risk and Regulation. Hart Publishing

The growing use of housing equity to support a range of activities and needs raises complex issues, particularly for older owners. In an environment in which older owners are pushed towards housing equity transactions to meet income and welfare costs... Read More about Home Equity and Ageing Owners: Between Risk and Regulation.