Neighbours: The Work of Philip Abrams.

Abstract

Preface Glossary: places studied which are referred to in the text Introduction: 1. Neighbours, neighbouring and neighbourhood care: the significance of the work of Philip Abrams Part I. Informal Neighbouring: 2. Defining the field 3. Making sense of neighbours and neighbouring 4. Neighbouring in six localities: the street studies 5. The sociology of informal neighbouring Bridge: 6. Altruism and reciprocity as sources of neighbouring and neighbourhood care Part II. Organised Neighbourhood Care: 7. Neighbourhood care as a form of organised care 8. Ten neighbourhood care schemes 9. Ventures in neighbourhood care: the perspectives of helpers and clients 10. Limitations of neighbourhood care 11. The relationship between formal and informal care Conclusion: 12. Neighbours and neighbourhood care: a forward look Appendix Bibliography Index.