In Defense of Housing: A book launch and political discussion November 1, 2016 6:00 - 9:00 pm 365 Fifth Avenue, Room 6112 Housing is one of the most pressing issues of our time. In their new book In Defense of Housing, Peter Marcuse and David Madden investigate the nature of the contemporary housing crisis and detail the need for progressive alternatives. The housing problem has deep political, social, and economic roots. It will not be solved by minor policy shifts; a more radical approach is needed. This event will use the book as a starting point for a discussion about the causes of the housing crisis and critical responses to it. All are welcome. Speakers: Introduced by Gregory Baggett, presentations by authors Peter Marcuse and David Madden, comments by David Harvey, and moderated by Sam Stein. This event is sponsored by the Center for Place, Culture and Politics, Graduate Center, CUNY. It is free and open to the public.