Homes in High Flats - Some of the Human Problems Involved in Multi-Storey Housing

First published in 1971, this title was written when multi-storey flats were a popular solution to the world-wide need for mass housing because they could be produced with speed. Original research into this question forms the basis of this book which focuses on Glasgow but gives attention to other examples both in Britain and abroad.

List of contents

New Foreword to the Reissue John Goodwin. Foreword. Acknowledgements. Subject and Setting. Illustrations. Tables. 1. The Background of the Study 2. Housing Problems and High Flats in Glasgow 3. Method of the Study 4. General Information about the Housing Studied 5. Physical Character of the Flats: Tenants’ Views 6. Physical Character of the Estates: Tenants’ Views 7. The Services and Facilities at Three Estates 8. The Older Tenants 9. Families with Children 10. Other Types of Household 11. High Flats and Social Contacts 12. The Case for Investment in Staff 13. Conclusions. Appendices.

About the author

Pearl Jephcott (1900–1980) was based at the University of Glasgow at the time of original publication.

Summary

First published in 1971, this title was written when multi-storey flats were a popular solution to the world-wide need for mass housing because they could be produced with speed. Original research into this question forms the basis of this book which focuses on Glasgow but gives attention to other examples both in Britain and abroad.

Product details

• Authors: Pearl Jephcott, Jephcott Pearl
• Publisher: Taylor and Francis
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 07.10.2024
• EAN: 9781032330426
• ISBN: 978-1-03-233042-6
• No. of pages: 182
• Weight: 453 g
• Series: Selected Works of Pearl Jephcott
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > Social education, social work; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Social structure research; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / General, Sociology: family & relationships, United Kingdom, Great Britain, Social classes, Sociology: family and relationships, Housing & homelessness, Housing and homelessness