Book
From croft to factory: the evolution of an industrial community in the highlands
Thomas Nelson and Sons • London • Published In 1946 • Pages:
By: Gregor, Mary J. F., Crichton, Ruth M..
Abstract
This monograph deals with the question of whether the development of industry in the Highlands has improved peoples' lives. The village of Kinlochleven in northern Argyllshire was chosen as the subject of the study, largely because living conditions there had been criticized in earlier publications. Kinlochleven was the site of a factory of the British Aluminium Company, and constituted a 'factory town' in every sense. The monograph includes data on local administration, population characteristics, kinds of work available at the factory, housing, health, education, social life, and crime. References to the 'Company' in the text refer to the British Aluminium Company. References to the K.V.I.S. in the text refer to the Kinlochleven Village Improvement Society.
- HRAF PubDate
- 1995
- Region
- Europe
- Sub Region
- British Isles
- Document Type
- Book
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Social Scientist
- Document Rating
- 4: Excellent Secondary Data
- 5: Excellent Primary Data
- Analyst
- Marlene Martin
- Field Date
- No date (during 1939-1945 war)
- Coverage Date
- not specified
- Coverage Place
- town of Kinlochleven, northern Argyllshire, Scotland
- Notes
- [by] Mary J. F. Gregor and Ruth M. Crichton
- Includes index
- LCSH
- Highlands (Scotland)