Household strategies for survival, 1600-2000 : fission, faction, and cooperation / edited by Laurence Fontaine and Jürgen Schlumbohm.

Other author Fontaine, Laurence.
Other author Schlumbohm, Jürgen.
Format Book
Publication InfoCambridge, UK ; New York : Cambridge University Press, [2000]
Description196 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Working class--History.
Poor--History.
Cost and standard of living--History.
Social history.
Household surveys.
Working class--Europe. --History.
Cost and standard of living--Europe. --History.
Households--Europe. --History.

SeriesInternational review of social history. Supplement ; 8
International review of social history. Supplement ; 8. ^A377500
Contents Household strategies for survival / Laurence Fontaine and Jürgen Schlumbohm -- Negotiating a living / Thomas Sokoll -- It is extreme necessity that makes me do this / Jeremy Boulton -- Using microcredit and restructuring households / Montserrat Carbonell-Esteller -- Poor Jewish families in early modern rural Swabia / Sabine Ullmann -- Industrious households / Dennis A. Frey, Jr -- Individualization strategies among city dwellers in contemporary Africa / Alain Marie -- Finding the right balance / Hotze Lont -- Stepping on two boats / Danyu Wang.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 00045477
ISBN0521001420 (pbk.)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks HD4841 .H69 2000 ✔ Available Place Hold