Book Cover; Title; Contents; ACKNOWLEDGMENTS; PROLOGUE; UNLOCKING THE GATED COMMUNITY; ARRIVING AT THE GATES; SEARCHING FOR COMMUNITY; RE-CREATING THE PAST; PROTECTING THE CHILDREN AND SAFETY FOR ALL; FEAR OF CRIME; FEAR OF OTHERS; NICENESS AND PROPERTY VALUES; PRIVATE GOVERNANCE, TAXES, AND MORAL MINIMALISM; EASING THE WAY TO RETIREMENT; DON'T FENCE ME IN; METHODS; RESIDENTIAL HISTORY INTERVIEW SCHEDULE; NOTES; BIBLIOGRAPHY; INDEX
Summary
Explores the trend for the upper and middle classes to move into gated communities. It looks at what has sparked this phenomenon and what life is like inside these suburban fortresses
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 251-262) and index
