Harriet Martineau

Broschiertes Buch

Life In The Sickroom

Essays (1844)

Beschreibung

""Life in the Sickroom: Essays"" is a collection of essays written by Harriet Martineau and published in 1844. The essays explore the experience of living with chronic illness and the impact it has on individuals and their families. Martineau, who suffered from a chronic illness herself, writes with empathy and insight about the physical, emotional, and social challenges faced by those who are chronically ill. She also offers practical advice for managing symptoms and coping with the limitations imposed by illness. The essays touch on a range of topics, from the importance of rest and relaxation to the role of religion in coping with illness. Martineau's writing is both informative and engaging, offering a unique perspective on a topic that is still relevant today. Overall, ""Life in the Sickroom: Essays"" is a valuable resource for anyone who has experienced chronic illness or knows someone who has.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Autor

British social theorist, author, and journalist Harriet Martineau (1802-1876) is renowned for her important contributions to literature, sociology, and economics, among other subjects. Martineau was born in Norwich, England, on June 12, 1802, and had to overcome obstacles at a young age because he was deaf and had little money. In the 1820s, Martineau started her creative career and became well-known for her novels and children's books. She is most recognized, nevertheless, for her revolutionary contributions to political economy and sociology. She was one of the first sociologists because of her "Illustrations of Political Economy" series, which she wrote in the 1830s and used fiction to tackle difficult economic and social themes. Martineau overcame obstacles relating to gender during her career, but her brilliance and dedication to social justice endured. She made a lot of trips later in life and kept writing about a variety of subjects, including her experiences in the Middle East. Beyond her own century, Harriet Martineau left a lasting impact on feminists and sociologists of later generations.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 196
• Erscheinungstermin: 4. März 2009
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 11mm
• Gewicht: 293g
• ISBN-13: 9781104142544
• ISBN-10: 1104142546
• Artikelnr.: 26456029