Originally published in 1957 this volume deals with the issue of large scale immigration into Freetown, Sierra Leone from the rural areas in the 1950s and the problems which arose as a result. It analyzes the way traditional social systems had to adjust to the demands of urban life and charts the growth of Freetown from its foundation in the 18th Century. The ethnic composition of its population and the character of the rural districts from which the migrants come are also discussed, along with the motives for migration, the nature of housing and employment.
| ISBN: | 9781138488038 |
| Publication date: | 29th April 2020 |
| Author: | Michael Banton |
| Publisher: | Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 254 pages |
| Series: | African Ethnographic Studies of the 20th Century |
| Genres: |
Social and cultural anthropology Migration, immigration and emigration |
Originally published in 1957 this volume deals with the issue of large scale immigration into Freetown, Sierra Leone from the rural areas in the 1950s and the problems which arose as a result. It analyzes the way traditional social systems had to adjust to the demands of urban life and charts the growth of Freetown from its foundation in the 18th Century. The ethnic composition of its population and the character of the rural districts from which the migrants come are also discussed, along with the motives for migration, the nature of housing and employment.
West African City features in the following genres: Social and cultural anthropology, Migration, immigration and emigration
West African City is available in Paperback, Hardback, Ebook
West African City was written by Michael Banton and published by Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis Ltd
West African City has 254 pages
Yes it is part of African Ethnographic Studies of the 20th Century series
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