Society in America, Volume 1 (of 2) by Harriet Martineau
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"Society in America, Volume 1 (of 2)" by Harriet Martineau is a sociological exploration written in the mid-19th century. The work delves into the complex social, political, and economic landscape of the United States, focusing on the principles and practices of American democracy. It examines institutions, morals, and the character of the American people through the lens of Martineau's travels and observations, aiming to provide insights into how societal conditions align with
democratic ideals. The opening of Martineau's work sets the stage for her analysis of the American society she encountered after her arrival in New York in 1834. She reflects on the challenges of accurately depicting a nation's character, admitting her initial uncertainty about American politics and institutions. Martineau details her extensive travels across various states, engaging with diverse communities, political figures, and social institutions. Her vivid description of personal interactions and observations lays a foundation for her later critique of the American political system, including discussions on the contradictions between principles and practices of democracy, as well as issues surrounding governance and social justice. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Martineau, Harriet, 1802-1876 |
|---|---|
| Title | Society in America, Volume 1 (of 2) |
| Credits |
Produced by Julia Miller, Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 64.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E151: History: America: United States |
| Subject | United States -- Description and travel |
| Subject | United States -- Politics and government -- 1815-1861 |
| Subject | United States -- Social life and customs -- 1783-1865 |
| Subject | United States -- Economic conditions -- To 1865 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 52621 |
| Release Date | Jul 22, 2016 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1076 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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