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This work investigates the social and religious integration of West Indian immigrants within the context of London-based churches during the mid-20th century. Clifford S. Hill, a sociologist and clergyman, utilizes empirical observation and sociological analysis to examine the friction and potential for community building between migrant populations and established British religious institutions. The text argues that the church served as a critical, albeit often strained, site for cultural negotiation and social adaptation for newcomers.
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Experts recognize this text as a foundational sociological study regarding the post-war migration experience in Britain. Readers frequently note the academic density of the prose, which provides a detailed snapshot of mid-century social dynamics within the church.
Page Count:
102
Publication Date:
1963-01-01
Publisher:
London Institute of Race Relations; Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0192181408
ISBN-13:
9780192181404
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