Men, Women and Property in England, 1780-1870: A Social and Economic History of Family Strategies among the Leeds Middle Class
A historical study of family strategies among the Leeds middle class, exploring social and economic aspects. Highlights how gender and property shaped household decisions. customer insight: mixed feelings conveyed in keywords
Highlights
- contextual analysis of property and family
- social-economic history of English middle class
- mixed-methods historical inquiry
Pros
- historical sociological focus
- examines family strategies
- central Leeds middle-class perspective
- clear academic tone
- well-cited 18th–19th century context
Cons
- narrow geographic focus
- dense academic style
- limited practical applications
