Microhistories Demography, Society and Culture in Rural England, 1800-1930
Microhistories Demography, Society and Culture in Rural England, 1800-1930 by Barry Reay, published by Cambridge University Press on September 19, 1996, offers an in-depth examination of societal changes in the Blean area of Kent during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. This 318-page book utilizes various research techniques, including family reconstitution and oral history, to provide insights into significant topics such as marriage, fertility, health, mortality, and the roles of women and children in this historical context.
Readers will find a thorough exploration of the “new rural history” through Reay’s analysis, which highlights the complexities of life in rural England. The book addresses issues of illegitimacy and sexuality, making it relevant for those interested in rural and family history, as well as demography and sociology. This edition presents a detailed account of the era, contributing to a broader understanding of modern societal transformations in Great Britain.
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This book uses a local study of the Blean area of Kent in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries to explore some of the more significant societal changes of the modern Western world. Drawing on a wide range of research techniques, including family reconstitution and oral history, Barry Reay examines topics such as marriage and fertility, health and mortality, the work of women and children, and illegitimacy and sexuality. This book is an exciting example of the “new rural history”, and will be of interest to rural and family historians, as well as demographers and sociologists.
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