Struggletown: Public And Private Life In Richmond (1900-1965)
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Janet McCalman
Binding: Paperback
Published: Melbourne University Press., 1985
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Fair - Bumping on spine and corners. Rubbed edges.
Condition remarks: Minor sun-fading to spine and some rubs and bumps to cover and spine.
Janet McCalman's Struggletown: Public And Private Life In Richmond 1900-1965 chronicles the intricate social fabric of a working-class suburb through a pivotal period of change. This compelling historical account uncovers the daily realities and evolving dynamics within Richmond, Australia, from the turn of the 20th century through the mid-1960s. The narrative presents a vivid portrait of community life, detailing the challenges and triumphs experienced by its residents in both their public engagements and private spheres. McCalman illustrates how broader historical shifts impacted individual lives, offering a nuanced understanding of urban development and social transformation. This scholarly work provides invaluable insights into the resilience and adaptability of a community navigating significant societal shifts.
Author: Janet McCalman
Binding: Paperback
Published: Melbourne University Press., 1985
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Fair - Bumping on spine and corners. Rubbed edges.
Condition remarks: Minor sun-fading to spine and some rubs and bumps to cover and spine.
Janet McCalman's Struggletown: Public And Private Life In Richmond 1900-1965 chronicles the intricate social fabric of a working-class suburb through a pivotal period of change. This compelling historical account uncovers the daily realities and evolving dynamics within Richmond, Australia, from the turn of the 20th century through the mid-1960s. The narrative presents a vivid portrait of community life, detailing the challenges and triumphs experienced by its residents in both their public engagements and private spheres. McCalman illustrates how broader historical shifts impacted individual lives, offering a nuanced understanding of urban development and social transformation. This scholarly work provides invaluable insights into the resilience and adaptability of a community navigating significant societal shifts.