1st Edition
West African Families in Britain A Meeting of Two Cultures
Edited By June Ellis
Copyright 1978
152 Pages
by
Routledge
First published in 1978, West African Families in Britain: A Meeting of Two Cultures explores the social work needs of West African families in Britain, focusing on the extended family’s role in child socialization and cultural integration. It examines challenges arising from cultural differences, particularly the prevalence of private fostering, and highlights the complexities of legal... Read more
Notes on Contributors Acknowledgements 1. Introduction June Ellis 2. The West African Background Pat Stapleton 3. The Child in West African Society June Ellis 4. Living in Britain Pat Stapleton 5. Private Fostering Vivien Biggs 6. British Law and the West African Child June Ellis 7. Conclusions June Ellis Appendix: Case Histories Suggestions for Further Reading Useful Addresses Bibliography
Biography
Edited by June Ellis
Contributions by June Ellis, Pat Stapleton and Vivien Biggs
