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‘Harriet Martineau (1802—76) is famous chiefly as a poularizer of economics. In [her works] she attempted to embody in stories and fables the leading doctrines of Malthus and Ricardo.’
—L. M. Fraser, Encyclopedia of Social Sciences
‘Again and again do we cordially recommend these volumes to universal perusal. They are graphic and vivid pictures of England as it is — these are works to be read as a whole, from the first number to the last.’
—Literary Gazette
This series of pamphlets comprises thirty-four largely fictionalized pieces separately published between 1832 and 1834. The first twenty-five form Illustrations of Political Economy, the great success of which brought Martineau financial success and literary acclaim. At a time when the political economy of Malthus, Ricardo and James Mill was beginning to take effect, there was a great desire to have the science popularized, and this Martineau did brilliantly. Each volume ends with a summary of the principles illustrated and taken together they form an invaluable course in political economics. This work was followed very quickly by two companion works, Poor Laws and Paupers Illustrated in five parts and Illustrations of Taxation in four parts. Subsequently Martineau continued to write prolifically and court controversy with her outspoken rejection of religion and her active campaigning for women’s rights.
—complete collection of thirty-four first editions published in thirteen volumes
—popular but now mostly scarce works highly influential in their day
—rarely found in complete sets even in major libraries
—multi-disciplinary with relevance to economics, politics, philosophy, literature, Irish studies, slavery, women’s studies and nineteenth century studies
—new historical introduction by Caroline Franklin
—L. M. Fraser, Encyclopedia of Social Sciences
‘Again and again do we cordially recommend these volumes to universal perusal. They are graphic and vivid pictures of England as it is — these are works to be read as a whole, from the first number to the last.’
—Literary Gazette
This series of pamphlets comprises thirty-four largely fictionalized pieces separately published between 1832 and 1834. The first twenty-five form Illustrations of Political Economy, the great success of which brought Martineau financial success and literary acclaim. At a time when the political economy of Malthus, Ricardo and James Mill was beginning to take effect, there was a great desire to have the science popularized, and this Martineau did brilliantly. Each volume ends with a summary of the principles illustrated and taken together they form an invaluable course in political economics. This work was followed very quickly by two companion works, Poor Laws and Paupers Illustrated in five parts and Illustrations of Taxation in four parts. Subsequently Martineau continued to write prolifically and court controversy with her outspoken rejection of religion and her active campaigning for women’s rights.
—complete collection of thirty-four first editions published in thirteen volumes
—popular but now mostly scarce works highly influential in their day
—rarely found in complete sets even in major libraries
—multi-disciplinary with relevance to economics, politics, philosophy, literature, Irish studies, slavery, women’s studies and nineteenth century studies
—new historical introduction by Caroline Franklin
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About the Author:
Published in 1832, Illustrations of Political Economy established Harriet Martineau as both a successful and controversial author and a pioneer of nineteenth-century “social problem” writing. This widely read series of didactic stories popularized political economy, making it accessible to audiences by vividly dramatizing issues such as overpopulation and labour strikes. Illustrations of Political Economy marks a pivotal moment in which literature and politics came together, laying the foundation for the realism and social commentary of later Victorian novels.
This Broadview edition contains a critical introduction and a rich selection of historical documents, including contemporary reviews of Illustrations and writings on population growth, factory conditions, and working-class life.
Harriet Martineau (1802-1876) authored Society in America (1837) and Retrospect of Western Travel (1838), which are considered to be major analyses of American life.
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- PublisherThoemmes Continuum
- Publication date2001
- ISBN 10 1855069032
- ISBN 13 9781855069039
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages5000
- EditorFranklin Caroline
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