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Introduction: Misunderstood Saviour or Vengeful Wrecker? The Many Meanings and Problems of Gentrification

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    (Department of Urban Studies, University of Glasgow, 25 Bute Gardens, Glasgow, G12 8RS, UK. R.Atkinson@socsci.gla.ac.uk)

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  • Rowland Atkinson, 2003. "Introduction: Misunderstood Saviour or Vengeful Wrecker? The Many Meanings and Problems of Gentrification," Urban Studies, Urban Studies Journal Limited, vol. 40(12), pages 2343-2350, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:urbstu:v:40:y:2003:i:12:p:2343-2350
    DOI: 10.1080/0042098032000136093
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