Society in America

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About this book

After having published several works on economics, Harriet Martineau travelled through the USA and wrote down her experiences in the work 'Society in America' in 1837. This book is a social study, that is known as one of the first sociological studies at all. She focuses on slavery and on women's role in American society and causes controversial discussion in her time.

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3.9/5 · 37 readers · 376 pages · ≈ 6 h 58 m · Challenging

How long does it take to read Society in America?

About ≈ 6 h 58 m — 376 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.Typical novel≈ 5 h 56 mSociety in America~6 h 58 m

How many pages is Society in America?

376 pages in its most-read edition.Typical novel320Society in America376

What genre is Society in America?

It sits on the Religion, Travel, History shelves.

Is Society in America in the public domain?

Yes — it is free to read and share.

Who are the main characters in Society in America?

The main characters include Harriet Martineau (1802-1876).

Where does Society in America take place?

It is set in United States, États-Unis during 1783-1865, 1815-1861, 19e siècle.

Who wrote Society in America?

Harriet Martineau.

Where can I read Society in America online for free?

It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library. Open Library

Setting United StatesÉtats-Unis Time period 1783-18651815-186119e siècle Characters Harriet Martineau (1802-1876)