David Madden
Sociologist at LSE studying cities, housing, and social theory. Co-author, In Defense of Housing.
- Reposted by David MaddenNow out: Special Issue: Value Theory in the Country and the City Environment and Planning F Ten articles by Dallas Rogers @monicaclua.bsky.social @chrishesketh.bsky.social @davidaviles.bsky.social @abieler.bsky.social @davidjmadden.bsky.social @feministonmarx.bsky.social and many more!
- Reposted by David Madden“Resolving the housing crisis depends upon reversing and replacing the changes to the British housing system and society that Right to Buy helped to bring about.” Our latest report covered by @davidjmadden.bsky.social in @theguardian.com 🔗👇 www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
- Reposted by David Madden"Before the policy, social housing made up 31% of overall housing tenure in England. Today it is 16%, causing council housing waiting lists and homelessness to surge." 📰 Read @davidjmadden.bsky.social in @theguardian.com on the enduring impact of Thatcher's Right to Buy policy.
- Reposted by David MaddenMy new article in @city-journal.bsky.social argues for a critical understanding of the meritocratic ideal among urban researchers. In particular, it explores the consequences of how this ideal is reproduced in stigmatised neighbourhoods: doi.org/10.1080/1360.... @lsemethodology.bsky.social
- Reposted by David MaddenJoin us at the @oxfordgeography.bsky.social for In Defense of Housing (2nd ed.) with @davidjmadden.bsky.social – reading group (1 July) + book launch (4 July). Organised by the Rent Cultures Network. Register: forms.gle/vYUf2F1ciPha... @potentiaspace.bsky.social
- Worst musician-wanted ad on Gumtree
- Imagine what the political and economic landscape would look like if, at any point since 1999, instead of pushing the Washington Consensus, the Democrats and similar parties worldwide had actually listened to the alter-globalization movement and the left critique of free trade
- Reposted by David MaddenWho runs Britain—its people or the markets & oligarchs? Reeves is boxed in by bond yields. But the truth is: we all are. Democracy has two paths: 1. Obey markets, accept decline and creeping fascism. 2. Disrupt their power. Deepen economic & social democracy. There is no ‘third way’ this time.
- This month is giving serious March 2020 vibes—same pervasive feeling of anxiety and sense that the world is accelerating towards unknown disaster
- My editorial in the newest issue of CITY: Analysis of urban change, theory, action www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
- London twilight never gets old
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- tbh I’m starting to think that this Trump fellow might not be totally on the level
- What happens when you try to report a post over on the Hell Site. At this rate, this may soon be what happens when Americans dial 911
- Hot off the digital press, my article in @antipodeonline.bsky.social on Social Reproduction and the Housing Question onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
- Reposted by David MaddenHow has the battle for housing shifted away from traditional political arenas onto private crevices of the city? At this event, Sarah El-Kazaz, @davidjmadden.bsky.social and Mai Taha will explore the world of urban planning and design practices in Istanbul and Cairo.
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- Next week we will hear from @graceblakeley.bsky.social and @michaelvaughan.bsky.social about Grace's recent book, Vulture Capitalism. They will join @davidjmadden.bsky.social to discuss how the causes of our modern crises are the result of the economic system we have built.
- Where is Jean Baudrillard when we, improbably, actually need him
- Reposted by David MaddenNext week we will hear from @graceblakeley.bsky.social and @michaelvaughan.bsky.social about Grace's recent book, Vulture Capitalism. They will join @davidjmadden.bsky.social to discuss how the causes of our modern crises are the result of the economic system we have built.
- Reposted by David Madden📖 El lunes 13 de enero tenemos la primera sesión del año del 'Club de Lectura Capitán Barrio'. En esta ocasión trataremos 'En defensa de la vivienda', de @davidjmadden.bsky.social y Peter Marcuse y nos acompañarán @javigil.bsky.social, académico y activista en defensa del derecho a la vivienda
- Reposted by David Madden“…it is the first case in 20 or 30 years that Mexico has broken with the neoliberal dogma that there is no money for this. ‘This is living proof that if you want to, you can spend money on the poor.’”
- “You know the programme is working when the rich are complaining that the poor have a gym and a swimming pool.” Utopías now! www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
- “You know the programme is working when the rich are complaining that the poor have a gym and a swimming pool.” Utopías now! www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
- Very Christmasy in Camden Passage
- Reposted by David MaddenWe're hiring an Assistant Professor in the field of #UrbanSociology, who can demonstrate expertise in the social and spatial life of the city, and how planning and/or design impacts urban life. Applications close Sunday 19th January 2025 (23.59 UK time).
- Well that’s sad news. Did they identify everyone with their typical order or was it just me that they addressed as “David Whitefish”? www.nytimes.com/2024/12/12/n...
- Christmas at LSE
- This is an important analysis by @cmmonwealth.bsky.social. If Labour think they can meaningfully address the housing problem by relying on the private sector, they are deeply mistaken.
- 🏠 How do we fix the housing crisis? Ensuring decent & secure homes for all starts with knowing how we own, invest & access housing. To launch our new housing programme, @chrismwhayes argues expanding supply is key — but the market alone will not suffice. www.common-wealth.org/publications...
- In the kitchen post-meal, cleaning up while listening to music—that’s housework at its best and most fun. Happy Thanksgiving to all who celebrate
- Calling it now, Trump’s nominee for head of the National Endowment of the Arts will be Kid Rock
- Financialized capitalism and social housing (still)
- 1990s urbanism fads are new again in the so-called “Fleet Street Quarter.” I guess whenever a Business Improvement District appears, unwanted neighbourhood rebranding and fibreglass statues won’t be too far behind
- Reposted by David MaddenWhy can’t we just call them tweets now that Twitter is called X
