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Title: Society in America, Volume 1 (of 2)
Note: Reading ease score: 64.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary: "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.)
Author: Martineau, Harriet, 1802-1876
EBook No.: 52621
Published: Jul 22, 2016
Downloads: 651
Language: English
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
LoCC: History: America: United States
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Society in America, Volume 1 (of 2)
Note: Reading ease score: 64.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Julia Miller, Martin Pettit and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary: "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.)
Author: Martineau, Harriet, 1802-1876
EBook No.: 52621
Published: Jul 22, 2016
Downloads: 651
Language: English
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
LoCC: History: America: United States
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.