An anthropological study that compares a central London neighborhood with a London suburb in terms of family and community life, mobility, social status, and social interaction. The main sources of the authors' information were sample interviews from the two populaces. The main themes of this book are the differences between the London suburb and the East End, and the differences between the middle and working-class residents.
An anthropological study that compares a central London neighborhood with a London suburb in terms of family and community life, mobility, social stat...
Although housing in Bethnal Green was often appalling, a complex network of relatives - families of three generations, held together by the powerful mother-daughter bond at the centre - was always available to provide mutual aid and a sense of community. This book explores these social structures in east London.
Although housing in Bethnal Green was often appalling, a complex network of relatives - families of three generations, held together by the powerful m...
