Society in America

by Harriet Martineau

Overview

After having published several works on economics, Harriet Martineau travelled through the USA and wrote down her experiences in the work 'Society in America' in 1837. This book is a social study, that is known as one of the first sociological studies at all. She focuses on slavery and on women's role in American society and causes controversial discussion in her time.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9783934616424
Publisher:	heptagon
Publication date:	01/30/2013
Sold by:	Libreka GmbH
Format:	eBook
Pages:	800
File size:	675 KB

About the Author

Harriet Martineau (* 12. Juni 1802; † 27. Juni 1876) was an English writer. She is known as the first female sociologist.

Table of Contents

Introduction; I: Politics; II: Parties; III: Apparatus of Government; IV: Morals of Politics; V: Economy; VI: Agriculture; VII: Morals of Economy; VIII: Civilisation; IX: Idea of Honour; Women; XI: Children; XII: Sufferers; XIII: Utterance; XIV: Religion; XV: Spirit of Religion; XVI: Administration of Religion; XVII: Conclusion