The Established and the Outsiders

The book offers insight into the relationship between a group of established people and newcomers in a village in England at the end of the 50's.It is based on a research project which was done by interviewing people from both the established and the newcomer group. It shows how a close network of old families and cooperation structures within the established community enables them to close the ranks for the newcomers and not accept them into the community.The book is written well and is easy to read, except perhaps the first chapter which shows aspects of the books age.Still a great book which i recommend to all students of sociology or others who might be interested.