
[by] Pearl Jephcott, With Hilary Robinson. Includes Bibliographical References.
This study investigates the social and psychological implications of high-rise living on families and individuals residing in multi-storey housing developments. Pearl Jephcott, a noted sociologist, utilizes empirical data gathered from housing estates to examine how vertical living arrangements influence community cohesion, child development, and domestic life. The work presents a critical analysis of the architectural and social planning decisions that shaped mid-century urban housing policy.
What You Will Find
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Experts recognize this text as a foundational sociological study regarding the human impact of post-war urban renewal projects. Readers frequently note the academic density of the prose and the historical significance of the findings in the context of modern housing policy.
Page Count:
181
Publication Date:
1971-01-01
Publisher:
Oliver and Boyd
ISBN-10:
0050024361
ISBN-13:
9780050024362
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