{"product_id":"9781771136228","title":"The Tenant Class","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e In this trailblazing manifesto, political economist Ricardo Tranjan places tenants and landlords on either side of the class divide that splits North American society. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat if there is no housing crisis, but instead a housing market working exactly as intended? What if rent hikes and eviction notices aren’t the work of the invisible hand of the market, \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ebut of a parasitic elite systematically funneling wealth away from working-class families? \u003c\/span\u003e With clarity and precision, Tranjan breaks down pervasive myths about renters, mom-and-pop landlords, and housing affordability. In a society where home ownership is seen as the most important hallmark of a successful life, Tranjan refuses to absolve the landlords and governments that reap massive profits from the status quo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tenant class must face powerful systems of disinformation and exploitation to secure decent homes and fair rent. Drawing upon a long, inspiring history of collective action in Canada, Tranjan argues that organized tenants have the power to fight back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePaperback | 192 pages | 4.37\" x 7.12\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ricardo Tranjan (CA)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44562020237544,"sku":"9781771136228x","price":22.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0386\/5896\/5549\/files\/BNCImageAPI_a01d4156-3ff0-42f7-8a22-f3950ae915ed.jpg?v=1702597509","url":"https:\/\/typebooks.live\/products\/9781771136228","provider":"TYPE Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}