The British Depression and Nuptiality: 1873-1896

The British Depression and Nuptiality: 1873-1896

A demographic analysis of the patterns of nuptiality levels during the time of the so-called "great depression" of 1873-96 in England and Wales demonstrates that a decline occurred and that it was related to the deterioration of the standard of living of the population. Historical evidence...

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Veröffentlicht in:The Journal of interdisciplinary history 1992-07, Vol.23 (1), p.19-37
1. Verfasser: Friedlander, Dov
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Agriculture
Demographics
Demography
Depression
Depression (Economics)
Economic depression
Economic depressions
Emigration
Great Britain
Great Depression
History
History (1873-96)
Marriage
Marriage rates
Marriage Timing
Nineteenth Century
Nuptiality
Poverty
Socioeconomics
Unemployment
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Zusammenfassung:A demographic analysis of the patterns of nuptiality levels during the time of the so-called "great depression" of 1873-96 in England and Wales demonstrates that a decline occurred and that it was related to the deterioration of the standard of living of the population. Historical evidence indicates that people were aware of a depression and felt economically insecure.
ISSN:0022-1953
1530-9169
DOI:10.2307/205480