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The family and community life of older people: social networks and social support in three urban areas
- Authors:
- PHILLIPSON Chris, et al
- Publisher:
- Routledge
- Publication year:
- 2001
- Pagination:
- 303p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Revisits three areas (Bethnal Green in London, Wolverhampton in the Midlands and Woodford in Essex) which were the subject of classic studies in the late 1940's and 1950's and explores changes to the family and community lives of older people. Examines issues such as: changes in household composition; changes in the geographical proximity of kin and relatives; the extent and type of help provided by the family; contact and relationships with neighbours; relationships with friends; involvement in social and leisure activities; and experiences of minority ethnic groups.