Jamaican People 1880-1902

This well-written book describes the period in Jamaica's history that follows the abolition of slavery, up to the introduction of universal adult suffrage. The author provides a penetrating analysis of the social, intellectual and political history of this era. He explores thoroughly Crown Colony government, law and order, religious and social structure, labour, health, poor relief, the black middle class and the black intelligentsia in the context of race, class and ethnicity.