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Illustrations of political economy, Volume 9 (of 9)

By Harriet Martineau
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A domestic narrative follows a small urban household as its members receive a recently returned young scholar, negotiate anxieties about social standing and family finances, and adapt daily life to changing prospects. Complementing this story, a series of fables and short essays presents political-economy lessons organized under production, distribution, exchange, and consumption, treating topics such as large farms, currency, slavery, free trade, corn laws, rent, wages, profits, taxes, pauperism, emigration, labor combinations, and Ireland. Together the pieces dramatize and explain economic principles through character interactions and concise moral reflections.

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Harriet Martineau

Harriet Martineau (1802-1876) was a pioneering English writer and social theorist, known for her contributions to sociology and political economy. She was one of the first female journalists and is often regarded as the mother of sociology. Martineau's works, including the notable "Illustrations of Political Economy," sought to make complex economic ideas accessible to the general public. Her writing encompassed a wide range of subjects, from social issues to education, and she was an advocate for women's rights and social reform. Martineau's insightful observations and analyses have left a lasting impact on both literature and social thought.

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