Privatising Humanity - Kate Bayliss

Privatising Humanity — Kate Bayliss A sharp critique of how global finance is reshaping essential services. As capital seeks new returns, water, energy and housing are increasingly treated as assets rather than public goods. Focusing on the UK, Kate Bayliss reveals how financialisation influences the design and delivery of infrastructure and the built environment—prioritising profit over affordability, resilience and equity. An essential read for architects and built environment professionals questioning who our cities are for, and how design intersects with ownership, value and public good. Publisher: Manchester University Press Format: Paperback Pages: 280 ISBN: 9781526182982 Publication date: 26 May 2026