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People Count: A History of the General Register Office

Description

Traces the historical background to the introduction of civil registration in 1837 and outlines the work of the General Register Office during a period of great social change. Contains extracts from past censuses, registration documents and quotes from the colourful and picturesque comments made by the Registrar General in drawing attention to the problems of the time. Also looks at how the information collected has been used in policy decisions, with particular emphasis on the growing demands for more medical and social data.

Author
Muriel Nissel
Publisher
Her Majesty's Stationery Office
Year created
1987
Publication Date/Date Made
1987
Physical Characteristics (Dimensions)
19 cm x 24.7 cm
Physical Characteristics (Description)
160-page book with card cover
Donor or Creator of Records
Wendy Gwynn
Provenance
From the library of Wendy Gwynn
Nature of Acquisition
Gift
Accession Date
February 2012
Access Conditions
Contact Archive Manager
Reference
2318/B/GH