How to Observe: Morals and Manners - Softcover

Martineau, Harriet

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1519219717 ISBN 13: 9781519219718

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2015

Synopsis

Upon returning from her travels to America, Harriet Martineau wrote two books considered to be instrumental in the founding of sociology as an academic discipline. Society in America, published in 1837, is a societal analysis made from an etic point of view; an analysis of cultural phenomena from the perspective of one who does not participate in the culture being studied. How to Observe Morals and Manners, published in 1838, is a sociological treatise on methods of observing manners and morals. Her theoretical contributions represents a landmark in the areas of the sociology of labor, gender and political economy.

“Much entertainment and instruction, and many materials for reflection, may be gathered from Miss Martineau’s work. We are not disposed to dissent from her general position, that the mind of the observer should be furnished with some general principles before it descends to the interpretation of particular facts; and that a survey of Things should prepare the way for an intercourse with Persons....It is our most fervent wish that (Martineau) may continue to employ her superior talents, through the remainder of her life, in advocating the best and highest interests of her species; preserving the ardor of her earlier faith in all that is noble, generous, and just.” -The Christian Teacher, 1839

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About the Author:

Harriet Martineau (1802–1876) is widely regarded as "the mother of Sociology." She authored Society in America (1837) and Retrospect of Western Travel (1838), which are considered to be major analyses of American life.

About this edition

• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 1519219717
• ISBN 13: 9781519219718
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 222