Why We Have a Housing Crisis: Liam Halligan

Home Truths delves into the intimate spaces of the home to uncover how gender roles are enacted through everyday objects and sensory experiences. The book examines the impact of changing gender dynamics, such as more women in the workforce and men engaging in domestic tasks, on traditional and diverse family settings. It combines gender studies and material culture to reveal how daily activities reflect gender roles in the 21st century.

Published in 1873, 'The Gilded Age: A Tale of Today' is a satirical novel that satirizes greed and political corruption in the United States during the late 19th century. The book follows the story of the Hawkins family and their attempts to improve their fortunes through land speculation. It also includes a parallel story about two young men, Philip Sterling and Henry Brierly, who seek their fortunes in similar ways. The novel is notable for its commentary on the social and political dynamics of the time, including themes of corruption, materialism, and the struggles of the era. The title 'The Gilded Age' has become synonymous with the period in American history from the 1870s to the late 1890s, characterized by its superficial glitter and underlying corruption.